The artwork titled “Dancing Ostriches from Disney’s ‘Fantasia'” by Paula Rego, created in 1995, is a piece that falls within the Expressionism movement and is categorized as a literary painting.
The artwork depicts a group of dancers, all of whom are portrayed in black ballet costumes, engaging in various dynamic and expressive poses. The figures are shown in mid-movement across two connected panels, capturing a sense of rhythm and motion. The use of deep, bold colors and the muscularity of the figures highlight the expressive qualities of the dance. The background utilizes a gradient of blues transitioning into grays, providing a stark contrast to the dancers’ attire and emphasizing their forms. Paula Rego’s style imbues the scene with a sense of intensity and vitality, resonating with the themes of performance and artistry present in Disney’s ‘Fantasia’.
