Nov 20 2012
Scream.
This was the first time I had seen this iconic piece of art in person. Although it wasn’t the finished product, these various drafts contained the elements that make the finished painting what it is. The facial features of the piece are very pronounced exude a feeling of surprise more than sorrow or distress. The eyes of the subject are completely open showing that the surprise is genuine and unexpected. The open mouth also reinforces this notion. As I continued to gaze at the artwork I tried to pi
ece together what this surprise could be attributed to. I observed the location and thought of what types of events could take place near the dock. Is some one drowning? Is there a boat that can’t stop? These are the things I sat and pondered as I gazed at The Scream.
This was also the first time I saw this iconic piece of art in person. I learned that this was actually a draft and not the finished work of art. Now, I’m glad that I learned something from your post. I agree with you that is this painting portrays sorrow and distress. I liked your overall analysis of this piece of art. How do you feel the setting contributes to the mood of this painting? Why do you think the author chose to portray this work of art in this fashion?
Maybe he’s freaked out that someone is painting him. I would be freaked out by that. I think the draft is actually to bright and the final work is better in terms of emotion with the darker shades used. I also thinks it’s more of a scared look not surprised.