The elements and principles of art

Considering the elements and principles of art studied in class, analyze the following
piece of art and explain (in essay form) how it reflects its culture. See the Rubrics at the end of this document to know
how the essay will be graded.
Note: watch this video before to understand the culture of the moment (what is happening in Picasso’s country and the
world): (1) The Power of Art - Picasso (complete episode) - YouTube
Artist: Pablo Picasso
Title: Guernica
Dimensions: 11′ 6″ x 25′ 6″
Location: Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Genre: Narrative art
Created: April 26, 1937–June 1937
Subject: Spanish Civil War, Suffering, War

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