Divers polychrome 

Fernand Léger's Divers polychrome is an oil painting on canvas. Léger applied a combination of traditional techniques and materials, such as paint and canvas, to explore the social realities of a rapidly industrializing world. The painting's forms are simplified and abstracted; the bodies and objects are rendered as cylinders, cones, and cubes. This geometry relates to Léger’s experience in both World Wars, where he witnessed the mechanized warfare of the time. There are a number of black lines, which gives the impression of an industrial aesthetic, as though pieces were bolted together. The figures in the painting are arranged in a dynamic composition, evoking a sense of movement and energy. Léger's interest was not in conveying a specific narrative, but in capturing the fast pace and fragmented nature of modern life. He uses bold and contrasting colors to heighten the visual impact of the painting. This use of color and form is a direct reflection of the intense visual culture in a world filled with manufactured products. Ultimately, by emphasizing materials, making, and the context of production, we gain a deeper understanding of the artwork's meaning and significance, one that challenges traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.