Analysis of Martin Luther King Jr. by Derek Russell:
The first impression I received from this painting was the security and self-confidence in Martin Luther King Jr.'s eyes. The artist surrounds King with dark colors, such as, red, brown, and orange. From my point of view, Russell guides the public's attention to Martin Luther King Jr. by having a blurry and simple background. The artist creates symbols of persistence and certitude that were used to describe King around the world. Due to his facial expression in this painting, I realize how serious and focused he was on eliminating segregation and discrimination against black people. From the artist's techniques, we can perceive emotions and feelings of thoughtfulness and fearlessness. The subject has this firm look and his finger pointed which I think is addressed to citizens who supported racism and inequality. The painting reflects a strong sense of disturbance that him and others experienced in their daily basis. Derek Russell's purpose was to expose King's determination to end racial prejudice and discrimination in America during the 1950s and 1960s. The meaning of this painting is based on the courage and hope that many citizens had to join the Civil Rights Movement and challenge racism that took place among society, even though they were aware that it wouldn't be fully eliminated from their community.
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The first impression I received from this painting was the security and self-confidence in Martin Luther King Jr.'s eyes. The artist surrounds King with dark colors, such as, red, brown, and orange. From my point of view, Russell guides the public's attention to Martin Luther King Jr. by having a blurry and simple background. The artist creates symbols of persistence and certitude that were used to describe King around the world. Due to his facial expression in this painting, I realize how serious and focused he was on eliminating segregation and discrimination against black people. From the artist's techniques, we can perceive emotions and feelings of thoughtfulness and fearlessness. The subject has this firm look and his finger pointed which I think is addressed to citizens who supported racism and inequality. The painting reflects a strong sense of disturbance that him and others experienced in their daily basis. Derek Russell's purpose was to expose King's determination to end racial prejudice and discrimination in America during the 1950s and 1960s. The meaning of this painting is based on the courage and hope that many citizens had to join the Civil Rights Movement and challenge racism that took place among society, even though they were aware that it wouldn't be fully eliminated from their community.
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