Wednesday, September 15, 2004

This painting, Geopoliticus Child Watching the Birth of a New Man, is from Dali's classical phase. This painting reflects the newfound importance America held for the Dali. The man emerging from the “egg” (world) is rising out of the “new” nation, America, which was in the process of becoming a new world power. Africa and South America are both enlarged, representing the growing importance of the Third World, while Europe is being crushed by the man’s hand, indicating its diminishing importance as an international power. The draped cloth below (above?) the egg represents the placenta of the new nation. An androgynous figure points to the emerging man, acknowledging the importance of this new world power. The cowering child at her feet represents the spirit of this new age, and the child casts the longer shadow indicating that he will replace the older age.

1 Comments:

Blogger fiqa said...

it seems like you really are into dali artworks. me too. i find this art work very interesting indeed. there are some that might not be comfortable with it but for me it is art and so everyone has their own creativity and perspective...

September 14, 2009 at 11:22 AM  

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