Why are the natural shapes in the painting, such as the forehead of the baby, distorted? Is awareness of such distortions crucial to a response to the painting? How are colors used in each painting?...

Why are the natural shapes in the painting, such as the forehead of the baby, distorted? Is awareness of such distortions crucial to a response to the painting?

How are colors used in each painting? Are the colors those of the natural world, or do they suggest an artifi cial environment? Are they distorted for eff ect?