Someone start a convo lol please dont delete this im bored so uh ya :)

What overriding principle should guide the entire composition process? chords melody communication lyrics

Natural minor half steps between scale degrees 3 and 4; 7 and 8 harmonic minor half steps between scale degrees 2 and 3; 5 and 6 ascending melodic minor half steps between scale degrees 2 and 3; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 major half steps between scale degrees 2 and 3; 7 and 8

Name the painting above and its artist. what media was used to create this piece? why do you think the artist chose to use this media for this piece?