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• Who is the artist of "Weeping Woman"?

  Pablo Picasso
• In what year was "Weeping Woman" created?

  1937
• What is the medium used for "Weeping Woman"?

  Oil on Canvas
• What are the dimensions of "Weeping Woman"?

  60 x 49 cm
• What are the key elements to analyze in "Weeping Woman"?

  • Composition & Arrangement
  • Materials, Media Handling & Technique
  • Subject Matter / Imagery
  • Visual Density
  • Colour
  • Line
  • Atmosphere/Mood
  • Space
  • Texture
  • Form
  • Social, Cultural and Other Influences
• What theme is emphasized in Picasso's "Weeping Woman"?

  The theme of grief and suffering is emphasized.
• What shapes are used to draw attention in the painting?

  Rounded shapes of the eyes, fingers, and hands.
• How does Picasso approach visual texture in "Weeping Woman"?

  He uses a minimal approach with flat paint throughout.
• What technique does Picasso use to create texture in the clothing of the woman?

  He uses short, linear brushstrokes.
• How is texture represented in the painting?

  By forming individual strands using black fabric.
• What technique is used to create actual texture in the painting?

  Impasto technique.
• What influences did Picasso draw from during the Cubist movement?

  He was influenced by Paul Cézanne and the Spanish Civil War.
• What does the single figure in "Weeping Woman" emphasize?

  The suffering of innocent victims.
• Who was Picasso's mistress that influenced "Weeping Woman"?

  Dora Maar.
• How did Dora Maar influence Picasso's depiction of the woman?

  Her features were distorted to arouse emotions of anguish and despair.
• What does the use of complementary colors in the painting do?

  It attracts attention to the face.
• What is the overall tone of the color used in "Weeping Woman"?

  The use of color is very flat with little tonal variation.
• How does Picasso create the illusion of form in the painting?

  By using varied colors of yellow to indicate areas of the hand and face.
• What effect do the clashing colors have in "Weeping Woman"?

  They create an alarming and unpleasant atmosphere.
• What does the repetition of lines in the painting create?

  A linear pattern and representation of texture in the woman's hair.
• What does the extra thumb on the left side of the woman's face indicate?

  It shows the profile view as well as a front view.
• How is the Weeping Woman dressed in the painting?

  She is formally dressed, as though at a funeral.
• What does the flower in the woman's hat symbolize?

  It suggests hope amidst grief.
• What visual elements create a fragmented portrait in "Weeping Woman"?

  Irregular and bold shapes are used throughout.
• How does Picasso's use of color affect the representation of the woman?

  It creates an unstylish representation due to primary and unnatural colors.
• What is the effect of heavy use of black in the painting?

  It emphasizes the woman's appearance and gives a cartoon-like look.
• How do the contrasting colors in the hands affect the painting?

  They create a focal point that draws attention to that area.
• What do the jagged lines in the painting contribute to?

  They contribute to the depressing tone of the work.
• How does Picasso's use of simplified shapes affect the mood of the painting?

  It communicates an angry and despairing mood.
• What does the cruel nature of despair in the painting reflect?

  It reflects the woman's tortured expression and emotional state.
• What is the title of Picasso's painting created in 1937?

  "Weeping Woman"
• What does the subject matter of "Weeping Woman" depict?

  A woman suffering due to the devastation of war.
• How does the composition of "Weeping Woman" reflect the Cubist movement?

  It shows a profile and front view simultaneously, typical of Cubism.
• What does the extra arms and eyes in the painting suggest?

  They suggest different angles and perspectives of the woman.