After investigating the works of artists such as Igor Stravinsky, Pablo Picasso, James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, Martha Graham, and Luigi Pirandello, which artist do you think most reflected postwar values and developments? In 3–5 sentences, discuss which artist was the most representative of the era, citing specific works to support your response.(4 points)
Out of the artists mentioned, I believe Pablo Picasso most reflected postwar values and developments. His work during this era, particularly his masterpiece "Guernica," encapsulates the horrors and atrocities of war, specifically referencing the Spanish Civil War. Picasso's use of abstract and cubist techniques conveys the chaos and disarray experienced during wartime. Furthermore, his exploration of new forms and ideas in art challenged traditional norms and reflected the spirit of innovation and transformation characteristic of the postwar era.
