Karen A.

Gonzales

BAEL/1-A

Art Appreciation

1. Does this painting have one color as opposed to many colors?

From what I’ve seen in the picture, the painting doesn’t have one color, there are natural light
and distinctive glow, making it an eye-catching and thought-provoking work of art.

2. What feelings do the colors evoke in you?

The colors, in my opinion, represent the emotions of Hostility, Violent act, Tension, and Revenge.
3. What about shading? Are there darks and lights? Are there contrasts?
In the masterpiece, shading was clearly visible. The painter used shading techniques in the various
corners of his work, making it more realistic. Yes, contrasts can be seen in the painting, and this
adds to the realism of the piece.
4. Are there visible brush strokes or are they hidden?
For me, tiny visible brushstrokes that give the bare impression of shape.
5. Are the brush strokes narrow or broad?

I can say that the brushstrokes in the painting are narrow.

6. Does the painting convey a certain feel?

Yes, the painting evokes a particular emotion. The painting made me realized of how women were
treated in the past. The painting demonstrates that women should never be treated as sexual
objects, and that rape is a capital offense.

7. In what direction do the lines move?

Based on my observations the line moves horizontally as it goes by the brushstrokes and the
pattern of the painting.

8. Are the lines fine or thick?

For me, the lines that are manifested in the painting are fine lines only, as I cannot see any other
form of line in the painting.

9. Are the lines curved or in straight lines, such as railroad tracks that show

perspective?

The painting has curved lines just like how the brush moves in its direction, but at the same time
it also has straight lines that try to portray the right impression of the image.

10.Are there any circles or other geometric figures?

As far as I can tell, there are circles and geometric figures in the painting, from what I have
observed. Like the vase or something that is on top of the table and the right side of the bed.
 11.Are the forms mostly natural or man-made?

Based on my perception, the forms are man-made, like the painter really thinks well about how
he is going to portray the message.

12.Do any of the forms appear to be three-dimensional?

Yes, the forms seem to be dimensional as the painting shows three main corners, can clearly see
the object in any form or angle.

13.Is there light or dark around the objects in the painting?

Yes, the objects in the painting aren't all the same color. There are light and dark colors that
glow differently.

14.Does the space around objects appear shallow or deep?

As per my observations, the space around the objects appears to be shallow, as if they are just
ordinary objects with a deeper meaning or explanation.

15.Does space appear to be stable or unstable?

16.What does the picture tell you with the man’s body movement, the woman’s

positioning in relation to the man’s positioning and the emotions shown in their

faces?

As depicted in the artwork, a man is carrying a weapon in order to protect their loved ones from
sexual abuse, the message it aims to convey to audiences is that women's dignity and honor are
valuable and must be protected. The painting demonstrates that women should never be
objectified as sexual objects, and that rape is a capital offense.

II. Valuing (Essay)

1. What does this picture tell you about men’s treatment to women?
There have been issues concerning women's empowerment, rape cases, cat callings, and even
issues concerning women's clothing choices in order to gain respect. This artwork depicts how,
even during the time of Maria-Clara influences, women are still objectified even when they are
fully clothed, reinforcing the idea that rape cases exist because there are rapists; it does not
matter how much fabric you put on, if a person sexualize and objects a person, they are still
vulnerable to becoming rape victims. As seen in the modern era, how women dress is controlled
by the idea that they might entice the eyes of men, so they should cover their skins for their own
sake, but the painting depicts a contradiction, that even with full clothes on, women are still
subject to sexualization, so the problem is with these men, not with the women. We teach men
to respect women, not women to dress properly.