social & cultural Flashcards
1
Q
religion
A
apples are a symbol of Christianity and sin
we see 3 apples in Madre
2
Q
Italian renaissance
A
theme of Madonna Col Bambino
we see similarity in composition between Madre and paintings by Raphael and Da Vinci
3
Q
other artists
A
Lucien Freud and Jenni Saville – real life subject matter is not perfect
Rimondi feels this shows fragility and strength which is showcased in Madre
4
Q
music
A
Rimondi has stated that she listens to music while painting. we see this in the free flowing painting marks that may represent a musical melody
5
Q
ordinary life
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she takes photographs and collages them together. the people are in their natural environments not staged - their faces show true emotion which captivates the viewer more.
the painting is of her friend and family
