Beauty Examined
- Artist
- Kerry James Marshall
- Date
- 1993
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Figurative
"Beauty Examined" by Kerry James Marshall is a compelling painting that blends collage-like techniques with figurative imagery to explore themes of identity and societal perceptions of beauty. Marshall, known for his focus on Black figures and use of acrylic paints, employs a style that incorporates elements reminiscent of Naïve art (primitivism), creating a layered, expressive surface. This work exemplifies his mastery in challenging viewers to examine preconceived notions, making it a significant contribution to contemporary Surrealism and Figurative art traditions.
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