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The Illusionist Sigmar Polke Analysis
Sigmar Polke, ‘The Illusionist’, is an art form. A good piece of art has tension that speaks to both the good and the bad, the easy and the difficulties in life. Art should give meaning to viewers and allows them to gain something valuable at the end. At first glance, it looks like a happy art due to hue, angels and magician, making viewers feel mystical. However, when you view the artwork in a different angle, you will start to notice that there are blood red demons near the blindfolded woman too. The background of the artwork is two figures crossing swords which in turns emit sight lines that are like protective aura surrounding the blindfolded woman, keeping the demon away from her. Art is a very special and important language to us, human,
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