Criticism of Two Art Pieces

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This paper describes analyzes, interprets, criticizes, and gives a value judgment of the works of art. It explains how both works are religious in nature, and yet, both are quite different in their style and scope. It discusses how they reflect the society of the time and how society viewed religion and art.

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"The painting is dark, partly because it depicts a very dark time, and yet, it is filled with color and movement. Physically, the work itself is small, smaller than it might seem possible to depict such a moving scene, but the size and the medium work. The colors are vibrant and alive, even though the subject " Christ " has just died on the cross. There are storm clouds in the background, and these are important, because they mirror the storm and torment going on around Christ, and the emotions of the people who loved him. Many of the mourners are depicted in muted colors and in the shadows, but the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene are both quite recognizable. One of the most vivid colors in the painting is the blood of Christ, on his body, and on the hands of one of the mourners. This draws the viewer's attention to his pain and suffering, as well as the suffering of those around him. The painting is small, but it is very emotional, and very powerful for such a small piece, and it made me quite sad to view it."

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