UNIT 2
Bacchus and Ariadne
Subject -
paintings on mythological subjects, subject matter was derived from the Roman poets
Composition -
divided diagonally into two triangles, a riot of movement, three-dimensionality and volume, de-emphasizing details
Colour -
explosion of colour, predominantly green/brown, greatest of all colourists
Technique -
broad, sure strokes, de-emphasizing details