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bettina44

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we're going to study guernica for art,i'll post up my notes once we do it if you want
 

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jaychouf4n said:
http://www.annalisamelandri.it/public/guernica.jpg

Can someone please help me by telling me what this painting is saying about modernity
I believe it's saying industrialisation and infrastructure can result in violent brutalities and deaths (think workplace accidents for example). The image is dense with alot of objects (horse, humans, body parts etc) packed into a relatively small amount of space. This makes the responder feel claustrophobic and uncomfortable.
 

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bored of sc said:
I believe it's saying industrialisation and infrastructure can result in violent brutalities and deaths (think workplace accidents for example). The image is dense with alot of objects (horse, humans, body parts etc) packed into a relatively small amount of space. This makes the responder feel claustrophobic and uncomfortable.
I'm pretty sure that Picasso painted it to convey his disgust at the horrors of modern warfare and violence in general - maybe something about modern weaponry and the casualties of war?
 

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Modern life is hectic.

btw How can anyone call that Art?
 

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kaz1 said:
Modern life is hectic.

btw How can anyone call that Art?
Lol, it's one of the most famous and iconic artworks of the 20th century - I personally don't like it much but what Art is really depends on your personal views and tastes
 

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If u could post ur notes bettina it would be really good.

I have to get an essay up and running xD
 

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