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Upon viewing the entire canvas, the only representation of the fallen Icarus is the subtle, thrashing leg. A sharp contrast is drawn between Icarus, representing death, and the focal point of the vivacious orange, representing life. Neither element is dominant, and, in turn, Brueghel’s work does not favor life over death or the inverse...
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Neither element is dominant, and, in turn, Brueghel’s work does not favor life over death or the inverse. Instead, this contrast of death and life is deftly utilized by Brueghel to emphasize the fact that one does not exist without the other. The symbiotic relationship of life and death is emphasized by the tones and colors used in Brueghel’s masterpiece...
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