... extracted from the rock. The scene seems to be sunny as there is a short shadow under the car, however, the sky which we see has patchy clouds - with one of the clouds being dark and ominous. The mood experienced through the subject is of uncomfortable confusion. I am puzzled as to what the painting is about. The title gives me a clue, it is certainly a very lonely landscape. It has the quality of an unsettling dream. Perhaps the political situation is relevant? Perhaps questioning the reason for why we exist and our ideas of time and space? I like this painting because it is intriguing, and perhaps what it is about can never be answered. HENRI MATISSE 2 'The Dance' This painting using oil on canvas was created in 1910. Henri Matisse was an important member of the art movement called the Fauves. 'Fauve' means 'wild beast' and was used ...

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