Prometheus (1946) by Jean Cocteau

Prometheus - Jean Cocteau - 1946

Artwork Information

TitlePrometheus
ArtistJean Cocteau
Date1946
Art MovementExpressionism

About Prometheus

The artwork, titled “Prometheus,” was created by the artist Jean Cocteau in 1946. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls within the genre of design.

The artwork features a simple yet profound design, dominated by stylized line work and a warm color palette. It showcases an abstract representation of a bull’s head, entwined with linear profiles of human faces, suggesting a connection between the mythical, the animal, and the human realms. The composition’s background is a muted, solid color, emphasizing the stark and deliberate lines of the illustration. The use of minimalistic yet expressive lines reflects the hallmarks of the Expressionism movement, capturing the emotional essence and symbolic significance of the subject matter. The prominent text at the top of the artwork indicates its association with the “Théâtre Antique d’Avenches,” contextualizing it within a theatrical presentation.

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