Art Analysis Project

1.     1.   This work of art shows extreme emotion. The faces of the people are completely devastated. This painting also has a lot of use of line within it. The values between the people, the background and the images inbetween are strong and show a huge difference, almost as if there are multiple layers to the piece.

2.        2. This piece was an oil on canvas painting using the colors grey, black and white.

3.     3.   Guernica was painted during the time of the Spanish Civil War and it is a political piece of art. It was painted after the Germans had devastatingly bombed the Spanish city of Guernica.  Some symbols within this art is the bull that reminds viewers of the Spanish bull. And the horse probably represents the Spanish citizens that were scared, as the horse looks.

4.        4. The expressions on the faces of the people and animals evoke an emotional response because their fear in the faces are strong and concerning. Also, the lack of actual color makes the viewer feel the emptiness and sadness of the piece.

5.      5.  Strengths of the work: the line definition brings a strong separation throughout the work, like the separation during the Spanish civil war. Weaknesses: I believe if there was slight color added, not a lot, it would bring a very strong emphasis to parts of the work, making it even more emotional.