1. History and Memory in Word and Art
The relationship between the two is evident within Mark Baker's novel Fiftieth Gate and Pablo Picassos painting Guernica, through their exploration of the flexibility and bias within the representations that history and memory provide, and their relationship between them. ... Similarly to the Fiftieth Gate, Picasso's illustration of the bombing Guernica is a historically challenging image. ... Picasso begins to utilize the human memory by using abstract symbols, allowing a broad spectrum of memories to be linked to a single symbolism. ... Picasso's painting uses the audience...
- Word Count: 727
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: Graduate