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From the Ted Talk by Iseult Gillespie: Why is this painting so shocking?

Unscramble the Blue Letters

Like the bombing of Guernica itself, Picasso’s pnintiag is dense with dtsiueotrcn. But hidden banteeh this supposed coahs, are carefully crafted scenes and symbols, carrying out the painting’s multifaceted attack on fscsiam. Decades after its creation, "Guernica" retains its power to shock viewers and ignite dtabee, and is often referenced at anti-war gatherings around the world. Hundreds of viewers have grappled with its harsh imagery, shattering sbmsiyolm and complex political messaging. But even without a close understanding of it’s complicated subtext, Picasso’s work remains a searing reminder of the true casualties of violence.

Open Cloze

Like the bombing of Guernica itself, Picasso’s ________ is dense with ___________. But hidden _______ this supposed _____, are carefully crafted scenes and symbols, carrying out the painting’s multifaceted attack on _______. Decades after its creation, "Guernica" retains its power to shock viewers and ignite ______, and is often referenced at anti-war gatherings around the world. Hundreds of viewers have grappled with its harsh imagery, shattering _________ and complex political messaging. But even without a close understanding of it’s complicated subtext, Picasso’s work remains a searing reminder of the true casualties of violence.

Solution

  1. beneath
  2. painting
  3. chaos
  4. destruction
  5. debate
  6. fascism
  7. symbolism

Original Text

Like the bombing of Guernica itself, Picasso’s painting is dense with destruction. But hidden beneath this supposed chaos, are carefully crafted scenes and symbols, carrying out the painting’s multifaceted attack on fascism. Decades after its creation, "Guernica" retains its power to shock viewers and ignite debate, and is often referenced at anti-war gatherings around the world. Hundreds of viewers have grappled with its harsh imagery, shattering symbolism and complex political messaging. But even without a close understanding of it’s complicated subtext, Picasso’s work remains a searing reminder of the true casualties of violence.

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