1. The Guernica, created by Picasso has lots of contrast between the white and black colors. Many of the images direct the viewers eye because of this, creating points of emphasis. There is also a lot of movement happening in this artwork. Although it is asymmetrical, the artist has created balance throughout. The variety of different lines and shapes makes the artwork very interesting. I would like to know more about this work of art.
2. To me it seems like the people in the artwork are either dead or dying and screaming for help. This could have been created to show war during the 1900s.
3. The relationship between the artwork and society during the time the piece was created is war. There was a Spanish war going on and many peoples lives were being taken. Picasso was trying to promote anti war works of art to get the message out to others. The symbols used were broken weapons and deceased people, while others ran and screamed in pain and fear.
4. Elements in this work of art that evoked an emotional response were the choice of lines and color. The piece is not colorful, it is in shades of black and white and feels very morbid. The lines are heavy and allow the individuals to stand out against the background. This work of art made me feel scared and sad. There was a sense of fear that took over when viewing this piece because they were trapped inside a room with no where to go.
5. There are many strengths in Picasso's Guernica piece. He chose to use value by using white and lighter shades of grey where he wanted something to stick out. In particular, the faces of the individuals and the lighting that was beaming down from the ceiling. By providing an enclosed room filled with animals and people dying and fighting for their lives it created a bigger sense of what he was trying to depict. People were trapped and scared during the Spanish war. There were no weaknesses, although I would have preferred a more realistic approach.
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