From "Le tir à l'arc" Possibly 1960

Here we have "From 'Le tir à l'arc'" by Georges Braque, an artwork of sharp angles and muted tones. At first glance, the forms evoke targets, perhaps referencing the archery theme of the title, but let us delve deeper into these symbols. These squares and their surrounding shapes, with the intimation of horns, bear a subtle resemblance to bull iconography. Bulls have long served as potent symbols in various cultures, from ancient Minoan rituals to bullfighting. The white squares are reminiscent of the blank canvases onto which we project our fears and desires. These shapes, fragmented and abstracted, are not static representations; they are dynamic carriers of inherited meaning. The image's power lies in its ability to tap into our collective memory, to stir emotions linked to these age-old symbols. They hint at cycles of death and rebirth, as each repetition of the bull motif embodies the endurance of cultural memory.