I am using Theodor Adorno work to analyze a Ben Shahn painting. When I started doing research for this paper I immediately saw some similarities in both of their works. Both men believed in socialism.
Adorno was known for being a member of the Frankfurt School of social theory. He spoke heavily on the socially critical aspect of philosophical thinking. He was very outspoken about social issues. Adorno reminded me of the painter Ben Shahn because his paintings deal with social realism. They reflect politics and he lets people know his standpoint through his work.
Both men are realist and their work shows it. Ben challenged peoples thoughts with his outspoken work. His big dream was that diverse people would come together and unite. He wanted people to understand his messages and the best way he knew how to make his voice be heard was through his paintings. He had so much to say and expressed his views through his art.
This Ben Shahn painting stood out at me. You can see in this painting both, Shahn and Adorno’s views. The idea of the painting is social and political. He is urging people to speak their minds so that they can make a difference like both men did.
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