Without disputing anything you have written here, part of the reason Picasso raised the head is because Guernica is primarily an appeal for outside help and attention. It as much poster as painting, sacrificing much of the emotional depth (despair?) of Kollwitz's original in order to prompt the outside not to look away. As for the boobs, that's Picasso, I guess.
Thank you for this insightful comment Robert. It does make sense to lift the head, a gesture entirely consistent with grief. And as that was the brief, he overdelivered. Not denying the brilliance of the painting. Nice to e-meet you 🙋🏼♀️
I am off and on with Picasso. I saw an exhibition of his works at Opera Garnier and some artworks of his were just crazy. But some are really interesting. His blue period is probably my favorite.
Without disputing anything you have written here, part of the reason Picasso raised the head is because Guernica is primarily an appeal for outside help and attention. It as much poster as painting, sacrificing much of the emotional depth (despair?) of Kollwitz's original in order to prompt the outside not to look away. As for the boobs, that's Picasso, I guess.
Thank you for this insightful comment Robert. It does make sense to lift the head, a gesture entirely consistent with grief. And as that was the brief, he overdelivered. Not denying the brilliance of the painting. Nice to e-meet you 🙋🏼♀️
We have already e-met. I'm a big fan of yours on Insta, where I go by Struggling Sketcher.
You're so cool! I'm delighted to re-e-meet you Robert 😁 thank you, it's very interesting to see your brilliant journalistic side.
I am off and on with Picasso. I saw an exhibition of his works at Opera Garnier and some artworks of his were just crazy. But some are really interesting. His blue period is probably my favorite.
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Same! There are flashes of brilliance throughout, he really was an incredible artist. Thank you for reading 🙋🏼♀️