Imagery in “A Work of Art”
Visual Imagery of Work of art
The visual imagery, even though it is minimal, relating to the work of art expounds realism of the “female figures”. From the visual imagery, a reader can conclude that the “female figures” accentuate the nudity of the female body. Additionally, the imagery creates the picture of figures that are skimpily dressed.
Imagery in “Rothschild’s Fiddle”
The following types of imagery are used in the same paragraph.
The imagery of garlic smell (Olfactory Imagery)
Anton Chekov appeals to olfactory imagery when he writes about the “Suffocating smell of garlic” in the orchestra. For the reader to imagine the smell, he or she must utilize the sense of smell.
The imagery of the Fiddle, flute and double bass (Auditory Imagery)
A good example of the auditory imagery is the description: “the fiddle squeaked, the double bass wheezed close to his right ear, while the flute wailed at his left.” This imagery enables the reader to conceptualize, through his or her imagination, the types of noises that were present at the orchestra.
The imagery of Rothschild (Visual Imagery)
The descriptions of Rothschild are an example of visual imagery. Anton Chekov explains that Rothschild was a “gaunt, red-haired Jew who had a perfect network of red and blue veins all over his face.” Through this visual imagery, the reader develops a keen sense of Rothschild’s appearance.
