why the hero in the picture does not kiss klimt replied that this way the picture looks more intimateit is better to depict the moment before the sacred action, so that the plot always evokes emotions. in fact, according to one of the theories. klin himself was in love with the model and did not want to give it to the count in its entirety, even if it was tighter. he did this clearly out of jealousy. the plot itself raises questions so far the man has a bright, dominant role. he rises above his beloved at the same time protects and suppresses the girl on her knees demonstrates a subordinate state. although the man himself is in this position. the intimacy of the moment disturbed by the eyes of the viewer. lovers do not hide, it seems, on the contrary, they are trying to give a feeling of love. the painting of the kiss is very popular, for example, russia also could not resist it today, the sculptural composition of the raven, enbaum on elagin island in st. petersburg send the viewer to the masterpiece, the painting of the kiss was bought, even before the end of the first exhibition, w