The artwork titled “The Scream” by Kent Monkman, created in 2016 in Canada, is an acrylic painting that belongs to the Postcolonial art movement and falls under the genre of history painting.
This powerful and evocative artwork portrays a chaotic and emotionally intense scene where figures in red uniforms and religious attire aggressively apprehend children from a residential area, while mothers and bystanders desperately attempt to protect them. The composition is densely packed, highlighting the struggle and tension between the authoritative figures and the anguished families. The vivid colors and dramatic expressions enhance the sense of turmoil and conflict, emphasizing the historical themes of colonialism and forced cultural assimilation. The backdrop of modest dwellings and vast sky serves as a stark contrast to the intense human drama unfolding in the foreground, encapsulating a moment of profound distress and resistance.
