Question

Look closely at the painting below, entitled, El Vendedor de Alcatraces, by Diego Rivera. How did Rivera use the six visual elements to create this masterpiece? Provide one example for each visual element.

Answer 1

Answer:

focus your eye to the girl.

Explanation:

The examples include

1. The  Line: The horizontal part of the tie/scarf and the vertical lines in the basket and the flowers, the presence of the diagonal lines of the shawl.
2. The Color: the darkness in the background and the contrast in light between the woman and the flowers.
3. The Texture: the shadow of the basket, shawl, and flowers make them appear real.  
4. The Space: the parts of the woman, the man standing behind, the way the flowers appear.  
5. The Shape: of the basket, the flowers, the body of the women.
6. The Form: the depth created by the man behind the woman and the flowers; the height and presence of the flowers.

Answer 2

form: using lighting and contrast, he creates an ovular form to the basket 

shape: using repeated shape of the lillies, he creates the impression of many flowers.

line: using line on the garment, he creates the effect of real textile

color: using tone in the colour of the lillies, he creates vibrancy

space: using contrast in light, he creates the illusion of depth of field between the basket carrier and the background.

texture: using detailed mark-making, he creates a visceral texture of the basket