Renascence by Ben Shahn

Renascence - Ben Shahn -

Artwork Information

TitleRenascence
ArtistBen Shahn
Art MovementExpressionism

About Renascence

The artwork “Renascence,” created by the artist Ben Shahn, is part of the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre painting category. This piece exemplifies Shahn’s distinct style, characterized by emotive and expressive elements reflective of Expressionism.

In the artwork, a figure is depicted standing near a body of water, with the water occupying the lower portion of the composition. The figure, clothed in dark attire and adorned with a red cap, looks contemplatively towards the expanse of water. The background is dominated by a rich, textured field of red and orange hues, which evokes a sense of intensity and depth. On the left side of the composition, greenish-yellow reeds interject into the scene, contrasting with the somber tones of the figure and the water. The piece captures a moment of introspection and emerging hope, aptly reflective of its title, “Renascence.”

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