Art 5
Name _________________________
Art History of the Western World:
Date Due: May 17, 2006
1400 Through Contemporary
You earned __________ out of 25 possible points.
Worksheet #12
Chapter 28: The Rise of Modernism
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Why is Picasso's Guernica considered to be "a treasure of the world?"
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Picasso made Guernica for the Spanish people and wanted the painting to be displayed in Spain. Why then, did the artist refuse to allow the painting to be exhibited in Spain during his lifetime? Did the painting ever return to Spain? When, and under what circumstances?
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There are many theories on the meaning of Picasso's symbolism and imagery. How do you interpret his symbols?
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The website states that "the controversy about whether or not this particular painting could really be an effective political tool never leaves the painting." Do you feel an abstract work of art can make an effective political statement? Must political works be realistic and naturally executed in order to relate to the common person? Why?
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Both Picasso's Guernica and Francisco Goya's Third of May, 1808 deal with contemporary events. Compare and contrast Guernica with the Third of May, 1808. What events do they depict? In what style is each work made? What messages do the artists convey about war? What artistic devices does each artist use to convey their message? In your opinion, is one work more successful in conveying its message? Why?
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