Art is the key to the expression of the artist’s thoughts and their feelings. The strokes of the brush, the depth, and intent in the strokes have a message to share with the viewer. It is for this that the aim of this paper is to look at Pablo Picasso’s 1937 painting Guernica.
Upon first glance, the painting is filled with straight lines that are both horizontal and vertical. These are used in the creation of scenarios where everything seems to be in symmetry. Furthermore, the painting seems to lack of bright colors. The use of dark hues such as gray and black accompanied by the occasional white color gives the viewer the idea that the picture is one that shows a dark time. The painting fits on the canvas appropriately running from end to end utilizing the space. However, this does not mean the artist used the space haphazardly. …show more content…
The elements seem to work in unison (Picasso, 2011). This is evident because the creatures seem to share a particular look on their faces that gives the viewer the picture of people in the canvas. Furthermore, the use of repetitive strokes and drawings such as the five protrusions on every character proved that indeed the painting was one that had people in it.
Looking at the picture critically, there is evidence of a jumble between humans and animals. This is the key to understanding the feelings and reason behind the art. Painted in 1937, Pablo experienced a phase in his country’s history where people fought each other, and there was little regard for life and more for power. The painting clearly shows the effects of a war that has no discriminating factor in those caught in the crossfire. This is evident in the fact that some of the characters in the painting are women (Serres & Price,
Upon first glance, the painting is filled with straight lines that are both horizontal and vertical. These are used in the creation of scenarios where everything seems to be in symmetry. Furthermore, the painting seems to lack of bright colors. The use of dark hues such as gray and black accompanied by the occasional white color gives the viewer the idea that the picture is one that shows a dark time. The painting fits on the canvas appropriately running from end to end utilizing the space. However, this does not mean the artist used the space haphazardly. …show more content…
The elements seem to work in unison (Picasso, 2011). This is evident because the creatures seem to share a particular look on their faces that gives the viewer the picture of people in the canvas. Furthermore, the use of repetitive strokes and drawings such as the five protrusions on every character proved that indeed the painting was one that had people in it.
Looking at the picture critically, there is evidence of a jumble between humans and animals. This is the key to understanding the feelings and reason behind the art. Painted in 1937, Pablo experienced a phase in his country’s history where people fought each other, and there was little regard for life and more for power. The painting clearly shows the effects of a war that has no discriminating factor in those caught in the crossfire. This is evident in the fact that some of the characters in the painting are women (Serres & Price,