The central lighting on the painting Guernica by Pablo...

The central lighting on the painting Guernica by Pablo Picasso, surrounded by the darker background and the figures with the darker grey values surrounding the edge of the painting. With this layout and coloration choice it brings a greater amount of focus to the scene. The Viewers eye is drawn to the light bulb and the shape of the light fixture. Which seems to be the a similar image to that of an â€Å"Eye of God†, casting a light on to the worlds horror. The light bulb itself being the pupil of â€Å"Gods Eye†, this light shines onto wounded horse could possibly symbolizes the impact on the countries defensive forces. The degree to which the emotions on the figure and animals display an eye catching agony that draws the viewer in. Also, the†¦show more content†¦To complete the second of the harlequin diamonds, follow the diagonal line into the dark area, when it changes the values in the woman’s extended arm down to the eyes of the female figure below her, arms slightly cast behind her. She just stares mesmerized by the light shining upon her face revealing from the darkness the light of the world. She is the symbol of what seem to be forward progression out of the despair with eyes desperately pleading for their relief. But likely for her she is only partially through the door that separates the two worlds. She is only a viewer half through the portal that separates this pain displayed on the faces of the woman and men depicted that can only be described as intense and empathetic emotion sparking. The opposite arm of this diamond shape is drawn out in the background grey, establi shed from two diagonal lines beginning at the same point. The third diamond shape is created by tilting the painting on an diagonal axis, where the window in the right side of the painting. this small square window on the right upper area of the painting, this allows for the bright light, as seen by the window being purely white, the light of the outside- outside of the terror and horror of the bombing. The forth diamond of the harlequin can be seen in the abdominal area of the woman looking up at the lantern. This could possibly have some bearing