In 1952, Picasso (1881-1973) created “Minotaure blesse VI”
using Lithography.
I think this image has elements of the cubist style. The
faces at the top create an eerie atmosphere like everyone is being watched, and
this atmosphere is deepened by the unnatural flatness to the faces. There is
also an outline of a hand in the top right which appears to be reaching out for
the Minotaur. The Minotaur has very exaggerated musculature giving the idea of
immense strength.
I like the very dark outline with various paler lines as
they create a slight suggestion of movement. I think this also creates detail e.g.
fur on Minotaur’s head, and lines where the muscles/body have shadows etc.
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