I chose this because of the vibrant red that consumes the painting. It gives the emotion of love but also betrayal. A perfect life disrupted by an outside force.
The Builders, Jacob Lawrence, 1947, From the collection of: The White House
I chose this because of the contrast between red and brown. It tells me that behind the bitter gritty outside of these hard working men there is a side of love and passion.
Sir Thomas Winne, Unknown artist, seventeenth century, ca. 1615, From the collection of: Yale Center for British Art
I chose this simply because of the style of clothing. The reds woven throughout to make him feel more friendly and approachable.
Colored Composition of Forms, 1914, August Macke, 1914, From the collection of: Albertina
I chose this painting because of the many different colors. The differing emotions with every shape.
I chose this work because it reminds me of a Rubix cube. An unsolvable puzzle to the person who doesn't know the formula. That is what this painting is telling me.
I chose this because i recognized it well and because the various colors that make it up. It speaks to me saying that all these different colors, different emotions, combine to make of the life of this great man.
untitled, 1000E, 2011-11-11 - 2011-11-11, From the collection of: Estilo Libre
This painting tells me that the woman's hair is envious of her mobility and free will.
Dancer in Her Dressing Room, Edgar Degas (French, b.1834, d.1917), Circa 1879, From the collection of: Cincinnati Art Museum
This painting i chose because it's beautiful. The girl is so calm. The painting because of the blues is so calm.
This was chosen because of its magnificent blue color. All of the chaos in the middle somehow still comes together to make a circle and that amazes me. It reminds me of life.
This painting is interesting. the dark sad blue surrounding the bleeding man is amazing. It's beautiful.
Roses, Convolvulus, Poppies, and Other Flowers in an Urn on a Stone Ledge, Rachel Ruysch, ca. 1680s - ca. 1680s, From the collection of: National Museum of Women in the Arts
I chose this because the flowers are surrounded by almost dark blackness but they still shine their beautiful vibrant color into the world.
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