The work of Giorgio De Chirico is characteristically ambiguous. Use the painting "The Melancholy and...

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The work of Giorgio De Chirico is characteristically ambiguous. Use the painting "The Melancholy and Mystery of the street" XXXXXXXXXXand suggest an explanation for what he has depicted. Consider the motivations of any figures in the piece, but also suggest how the artist’s use of the elements and principles of art may give clues about meaning to the viewer. Remember, art is subjective, so also think about what the symbols in the piece say to you.

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"The Melancholy and Mystery of the street" (1914)
The painting "The Melancholy and Mystery of the street" (1914) is a work by Giorgio De Chirico that is set in an empty street with two shadows lurking around. There is an empty cart and two buildings with numerous doors. The building closer to the viewer is dark and shaded while the other building hoisting a flag on its far end is set in light. The painting is characteristic in that it gives an overall impression of loneliness yet hope. 
The street in the painting looks abandoned with no signs of use. It puts the viewer in confusion whether the road has ever been used or not. Emptiness hovers on the street, buildings and cart.

The work of Giorgio De Chirico is characteristically ambiguous. Use the painting "The Melancholy and Mystery of the street" XXXXXXXXXXand suggest an explanation for what he has depicted. Consider the...

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