Aggression I, Mikalojus Povilas Vilutis, 1979, From the collection of: MO Museum / MO muziejus
I picked this artwork for where the color appears on the person. The color red appears on the head, tongue, shoulders, and heart, signifying where anger can be channeled to.
Aggression II, Mikalojus Povilas Vilutis, 1979, From the collection of: MO Museum / MO muziejus
Here we see what i would call "blackout" anger. Notice how the eyes are red and the ears are blacked out, signifying not hearing whats being said.
Aggression III, Mikalojus Povilas Vilutis, 1979, From the collection of: MO Museum / MO muziejus
Here we see the final stage of anger. Notice how all the red is mostly focused in the chest/ stomach region. The white eyes signify the phrase "Blind with Rage"
Landscape 2, Lee, Jong Gu, 2008, From the collection of: Korean Art Museum Association
Now here is where red can be interpreted any number of ways. To me, anger is the water inside the red bucket. You can't let it overfill and destroy what is around you.
Chandelier Mayhem (red), Gary Simmons, 2011, From the collection of: Philbrook Museum of Art
Here's an accurate representation of what someone filled with rage might see the world as. Notice how the chandeliers are blurred and ethereal like.
One Love, Ahn, Chang Hong, 안창홍, 1994, From the collection of: Korean Art Museum Association
Here's an interesting piece. Red can be seen as passion and love at first glance, then you see the knives. It could be a symbol of explicit trust, or paranoia, Or a secret hatred of each other.
The Anger of Achilles, Jacques-Louis David, 1819, From the collection of: Kimbell Art Museum
Here, red identifies Achilles as a warrior. See the stern, yet calm, appearance of his expression.
Guanyin above clouds of fire, Huang Bore, 1943, From the collection of: Hong Kong Museum of Art
Here, this piece represents the feeling of being above, or rather, in control of anger.
This piece could be a representation what anger can make you do to yourself.
recto: Study for the Head of a Soldier in the Battle of Anghiari, Leonardo da Vinci, ca. 1504–1505, From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
This piece captures the expression of an angry warrior very well. It is unfinished it appears, but very well done, nonetheless.
Saint Barbara fleeing from her Father, Rubens, Sir Peter Paul, c. 1620, From the collection of: Dulwich Picture Gallery
Here we se a representation of anger being directed toward another, and it not being reciprocated. The individual in blue/white just wants to get away.
Cabeza de Hombre, unknown, 1325/1521, From the collection of: Museo Nacional de Antropología, México
Its the eyes in this stone piece. They draw you in. Eyes have always been used to depict emotion. Even in ancient times
Kaldor Public Art Project 20: Stephen Vitiello 2010, Stephen Vitiello, 2010, From the collection of: Kaldor Public Art Projects
To me, this represents where anger can lead to. Darkness. If its not brought under control, it can go there.
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1520/1540, From the collection of: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Here is piece of murderous art. Not only is the blood of the head visible, But she is also clothed in red, to signify temptation and desire. (She seduced him before killing him.)
The Great Day of His Wrath, John Martin, Around 1851, From the collection of: Tate Britain
Here we have a religious piece of art work. The red is magma and lava from the earth being torn asunder. It also signifies God's wrath, or righteous anger.
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