In Essay 5: Use of Color and Lines in Temptation, they start of by stating that the prime colors (red, yellow and blue), are almost used as an eye catcher. The writer also gives a description/meaning to each color; the different colors symbolize anger, power and neutrality. The lines and shape (a snake) also are used to get attention, even from far distances. It is described as a thick, curvy lined, bold colored, 5 foot tall sculpture. They then explain, as a whole, what the artist is trying to portray with the use of all the elements he chose.
Now in Essay 6. Pablo Cano: Exemplifying Dadaism through Matilda Hippo, their attempt to give an overall explanation was a unsuccessful. Yes, they say that the Dadistic artist’s message is about “freedom of mind and soul” (Essay 6), but the problem is, is that throughout the essay, they do not give a clear meaning of what Dadaism is. This made it very difficult and an unenjoyable read not knowing the meaning of the type of art. They give description, with fine detail, of the sculpture, but not an overall look and what its intention is. Also, throughout the essay, they were explaining personal feeling, emotions, and opinions; this makes this essay seem not plausible with another person’s thoughts.
Overall, the use of only facts and details are what make the better essay. The use of opinion and feelings are not appealing to someone who wants to learn the meaning of a piece of art; they just make it unenjoyable. Essay 5: Use of Color and Lines in Temptation is more effective rather than Essay 6. Pablo Cano: Exemplifying Dadaism through Matilda Hippo, which is more opinionated and does not have enough description of the meaning.
