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Journal Session 1

Journal Session 1

Q Questions: Examine David Alfaro Siqueiros’s painting Echo of a Scream. Go to your text, page 6, or view it here: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/80144 Keep in mind that all elements of the painting – the objects depicted, the colors used, and the position of the objects on the canvas – were all the results of deliberate and conscious choices made by the artist. Number your discussion answers (1, 2, 3) according to the corresponding questions: 1. Why were certain colors used, and what might they mean? 2. What effect is achieved by distorting the baby’s features? 3. What significance could there be to the items portrayed in the background of the painting? Read the Journal Information under Assignments Descriptions. Be specific as possible in your responses, and give reasons for your discussion answers. Don’t forget to click the button to save and submit when you’re finished. Remember, your participation and response should clearly reflect your reading and understanding of the chapter and content for this session.

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I think the colors are used here in order to portray the emotions. The use of black, grey, and dull colors is there in order to portray the pain. The use of bright red in the center of the painting is there to ensure that the viewers are seeing the entire picture.