The use of warm colors to convey depression and despair was common during the height of the Taishou Era's foray into Westernized art. You know Van Gogh, don't you? Of course you do. He used this technique consistently, which I find quite interesting. What I also find interesting is how in this portrait, Osamu Dazai's lines are comprised of short, messy strokes as well. It begs the question of whether or not he based this style on the artistic trends of the time, or if he was merely utilizing the few artistic techniques he knew and was only working with his skill level.
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The use of warm colors to convey depression and despair was common during the height of the Taishou Era's foray into Westernized art. You know Van Gogh, don't you? Of course you do. He used this technique consistently, which I find quite interesting. What I also find interesting is how in this portrait, Osamu Dazai's lines are comprised of short, messy strokes as well. It begs the question of whether or not he based this style on the artistic trends of the time, or if he was merely utilizing the few artistic techniques he knew and was only working with his skill level.
It's fascinating.
[ holy shit akutagawa, shut up. ]