Observations/Inferences from the First Beijing Picture
Observations
-Darker colors
-White fireworks contrast a generally dull and gloomy landscape
-Figure positioned directly in the middle
-Figure large and imposing, clearly set to attract attention
-Figure in uniform, obviously a military figure of some sort
-General color scheme makes one almost sad from looking
-Crowd flocking to the stadium
-Soldier very clean
Inference
The artist to created this picture clearly had a certain idea or concept he was trying to get across about China: change. In recent history, China had been a seemingly harsh and unwelcoming country, but with the hosting of this year's Olympics, it seems to have all changed. People move towards the stadium casually, welcomed by the country instead of pushed away as they might of been in previous years. The surroundings of the stadium are dark and gloomy, with plenty of blacks and reds to set a seemingly hostile tone. Yet, the stadium itself is lit up by an array of sharply contrasting white fireworks lighting up the night, which to me calls for that element of change. Such a distinct change can only be the author's way of showing perhaps a new era has swept over the land. Now, the elephant in the room - the soldier - shows many things. It's large, centralized location on the picture shows importance and draws one's attention. It seems almost expected to see a military figure in the photo based on China's past, but when you see the clothing, it's easy to see there's no blood or marks of battle - perhaps another way for the author to signify peace has come.
posted by Jake @ 10:49 AM
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