Woman on Sofa Part 1

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Across
  1. 3. Theme of emotional distance, despite the domestic setting.
  2. 7. Describes the subdued color palette and emotional tone.
  3. 8. Formal balance in composition, especially in the woman’s seated posture.
  4. 9. Atmosphere of restrained motion and psychological quiet.
  5. 11. Medium used by du Bois in Woman on Sofa that allows rich texture and subtle shading.
  6. 12. Du Bois’s tone, where elegance masks quiet critique of societal norms.
Down
  1. 1. Structural logic underlying the composition, using shapes and spatial balance.
  2. 2. The emptiness around the woman that emphasizes isolation.
  3. 4. Visual quality where forms lack depth, reinforcing stylization over realism.
  4. 5. Minimal domestic details that subtly indicate class and setting.
  5. 6. A theme reflecting the ambiguity of the woman’s persona and emotions.
  6. 10. Artistic method where figures and interiors are simplified for expressive effect.