Medicine Through Dufresne’s Artwork
According with Oxford English Dictionary, the term “medicine” refers to “the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.” Many artists have dedicated their work to illustrate this profession, for example, Charles Dufresne, who in 1938 presented his piece “Medicine,” which using by symbols provides with ideas of the physicians’ labor and environment. Additionally, the color selection by the artist intends to evoke emotions and give meaning to the illustrated scene. At the same time, in order to analyze completely this piece is also necessary to put allude to the nude body. Although, the art piece is a clear representation as its name indicates. In his piece “Medicine”, 1938,
