- What are the major contributing factors to poverty?
Things that contribute to poverty are insufficient food and other needs, no home, small income, large yet poor families, single families, substance abuse, mental and/or health issues, and a lack of education.
- How does this artist portray poverty?
The artist portrays poverty in a positive light. Though there are obviously negative aspects, there is a positive aspect. The mother, the baby, and the small boy are representing the negative while the girl with the flowers is representing the positive.
- What is the artist's message about poverty?
Their message is that though it is a difficult and dark time to go through, there is hope that poverty will get better.
- Identify and explain 2 elements of art that enhance this message.
Color - the mother and the two children are dark and gloomy, and the girl with the flowers is shown in somewhat brighter color. The former are wearing black clothes and sitting in darkness while the latter is wearing a slightly brighter outfit, carrying bright yellow flowers, and is standing in a more illuminated space.
Perspective - the young girl is shown as stepping more forward and the others are shown as sitting in the background behind her.
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