Guernica + Jardin de Malaga Assignment

1. Guernica is making the audience sensitive to the upheaval that occurs with war.  The disjointed figures and muted colors convey the feeling of panic and shock directly after the bombing.  For the victims, there will be a before and after forever in their lives because of that moment.  

2.I think it's interesting that Guernica is painted to protest a bombing on innocent people.  When analyzing wars throughout the years, you have to evaluate the impact it leaves on people left at home.  Everything is in a muted color and grayscale, indicating that after tragic events everything is muted in response to the pain.  Guernica is one of the few war paintings I've seen that women outnumber the men, people are praying to heaven, and the foreshadowing of the modern war is shown through the lightbulb.  This painting shows the behind the scenes of war, what people rely on (such as religion), but providing a juxtaposition of the new technology that will change warfare.  A modern day example to me is represented through the U.S. and the North Korea relationship.  The conflict between these two countries will alter nuclear warfare.  It will require people to rely on foundational values, as well as shift war for future generations.  

1. Jardin de Malaga was painted in response to the black and white myth in Spain.  The bright colors and bright hues are meant to represent the vibrancy of Spain.  This painting makes the audience sensitive to the vibrant and beautiful culture, while trying to argue there isn't a separation between races or social classes.  The painting's beauty encourages one to notice the beauty around you. 

2. The painting encourages critical judgement because it requires one to look beyond the simple plants and flowers.  When examining the beauty, I recognized that there is always another side to the story, especially when representing 'White Spain.'  I think art currently can ignore the darker themes of modern life, and this is demonstrated in art that is presented in social media, various products, and company collaborations.  

3.  Creativity  is demonstrated in the broad and free brushstrokes.  Nature is not confined or limited in this painting, and the carefree strokes encourage a focus on the beauty and carefree aspects of life.