I will compare Guernica by Pablo Picasso and Charles the First by Jean-Michael Basquit. First, in terms of perspective, I feel both paintings are subjective in that the artist’s intent was to invoke the emotion of its audience. However, I feel both have very contrasting negative and positive themes. For instance, Picasso’s painting immerses its viewers in the dark, brutal atrocities of war caused by human nature. In contrast, Basquit’s painting Charles the First uses its theme of martyrdom and heroism to positively inspire its audience. Second, each artist’s technique was similar in that the use of an expressionistic abstract style enabled for personal interpretation rather than a picture perfect depiction of reality. Additionally, I feel each