명화 읽는 영어수업 14(수영장의 두 사람)

1.

1) The title of the painting is Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures).

2) There are two figures depicted in the painting.

3) The man in the pool is swimming underwater, moving toward the edge of the pool.

4) The second figure is standing at the edge of the pool, fully dressed, looking down at the swimmer.

5) In the background, there are green hills, trees, and a blue sky, suggesting a sunny outdoor setting in nature.

6) The contrast between the active swimmer and the still, observing figure creates a sense of tension and emotional distance. It suggests a complex, possibly strained relationship between the two.

7) The emotional tone is contemplative and slightly melancholic. It feels quiet but emotionally charged.

8) The swimmer may symbolize freedom, escape, or emotional vulnerability, being submerged and disconnected from the other figure.

9) The standing figure might represent judgment, separation, or emotional detachment, observing but not engaging.

10) Some interpretations suggest the painting explores themes such as identity, love, distance in relationships, and the emotional complexity of human connection.

2.

1) feel curious about the swimmer and wonder what he is thinking.

2) be focused on the peaceful rhythm of swimming and try to escape from reality.

3) would be more relaxed and less emotionally tense.

4) I would probably sit down and talk to the swimmer to connect with him.

5) The scene would feel more joyful and harmonious, showing a sense of unity between the two.

6) I would have used softer tones of blue and green to create a calmer and more dreamlike atmosphere.

7) this painting might never have existed.

8) have felt less distant or emotionally cold.

3.

If I were the artist, I would change the painting by adding more interaction between the two figures. Instead of having the standing man just watching silently, I would paint him reaching out a hand toward the swimmer, suggesting a connection or an attempt to communicate. I might also change the background to a cloudy sky to reflect the emotional tension between them. This would give the painting a slightly more dramatic and emotional atmosphere.