Exploring the Text

1. Look carefully at the elements of Guernica, specifically the burning woman, the horse, the warrior with the broken sword, the crying woman with the child, and the bull. How does each element contribute to the painting’s theme—the apocalyptic horrors of war?

   Chapter 13 - Guernica - Exploring the Text: Look carefully at the elements of Guernica, specifically the burning woman, the horse, the warrior with the broken sword, the crying woman with the child, and the bull. How does each element contribute to the painting’s theme—the apocalyptic horrors of war?
2. Discuss the style of Guernica. If you have studied art history, you may know that Picasso was a prime practitioner of Cubist fragmentation. How does such a method serve the meaning of this painting?

   Chapter 13 - Guernica - Exploring the Text: Discuss the style of Guernica. If you have studied art history, you may know that Picasso was a prime practitioner of Cubist fragmentation. How does such a method serve the meaning of this painting?
3. In the painting, Pablo Picasso uses only black, white, and gray. What is the effect of the absence of color?

   Chapter 13 - Guernica - Exploring the Text: In the painting, Pablo Picasso uses only black, white, and gray. What is the effect of the absence of color?
4. Picasso once said, “Painting is not made to decorate apartments. It is an instrument for offensive and defensive war against the enemy.” How does Guernica exemplify this statement? What, if anything, has replaced fine art as a political statement in the post-Picasso world?

   Chapter 13 - Guernica - Exploring the Text: Picasso once said, “Painting is not made to decorate apartments. It is an instrument for offensive and defensive war against the enemy.” How does Guernica exemplify this statement? What, if anything, has replaced fine art as a political statement in the post-Picasso world?
5. How does the painting appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos?

   Chapter 13 - Guernica - Exploring the Text: How does the painting appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos?
6. A tapestry of Guernica hangs at the United Nations building in New York City. What is its rhetorical effect as a mural in this setting?

   Chapter 13 - Guernica - Exploring the Text: A tapestry of Guernica hangs at the United Nations building in New York City. What is its rhetorical effect as a mural in this setting?