Image Essay #1

I think this piece by Picasso really illustrates what we discussed in class. There is a clear dominance structure and my eyes go in a circular motion around the picture. I don't move off the composition at all; my eye keeps going around the picture. There is a clear dominant negative space in the middle of the composition, stretching upwards to the top. The dominant elements are in the bottom right corner, I think, due to the quantity.

It's no wonder Pablo Picasso is one of the most recognizable figures in art history – his style is his own. It has been duplicated throughout the years and has influenced many artists, but I doubt any will top Picasso. According to his Wikipedia article, Picasso pumped paintings out like the Browns defense allows yards. He produced around 13,500 paintings. That is simply astounding. The article goes on to say that the total number of original Picasso works numbers around a quarter million. I think just for that the man should be respected.

He also utilizes value well in this piece, as my eyes are drawn to the bright white elements rather than the darker ones. Overall I think the piece is quite dynamic as it causes constant movement around the page.