Cubism The 4th Dimension: Time Began 1908-1912 Founders: Pablo Picasso & Georges Braque

Cubism The 4th Dimension: Time - Capture the essence of an object through multiple points of view Fractured Planes Geometric Forms - Showing movement through space and time

Inspired by Paul Cezanne Geometric Shapes - Objects simplified to naturally occurring forms - Capturing the truth of perception “Self-Portrait,” Oil, 1882

Inspired by Paul Cezanne “Still Life with Skull,” Oil, 1900

Inspired by Paul Cezanne “Still Life with a Curtain,” Oil, 1898

Pablo Picasso (Founder) Georges Braque (Founder) Juan Gris Cubism: Artists Pablo Picasso (Founder) Georges Braque (Founder) Juan Gris

Picasso 1881-1973 Spanish Artist & Sculptor One of the founders of Cubism “Self Portrait” 1907

Picasso “Guitar,” Mixed Media, 1912

“The Guitar Player,” Oil, 1910 Picasso “The Guitar Player,” Oil, 1910

“Violin and Guitar,” Oil, 1913 Picasso “Violin and Guitar,” Oil, 1913

Braque 1882-1963 French Artist & Sculptor One of the founders of Cubism

Braque “Man with a Guitar,” Oil, 1911

“Woman with a Guitar,” Charcoal & Oil, 1913 Braque “Woman with a Guitar,” Charcoal & Oil, 1913

“Fruit Dish,” Charcoal, Gouache & Oil, 1913 Braque “Fruit Dish,” Charcoal, Gouache & Oil, 1913

Project: Cubism: Abstracted Reality Create design: At least 3 sketches At least 5 diagonal lines in each one Elements & Principles of Art & Design Monochromatic color scheme with a little flexibility Materials: Watercolor Paper Sharpie (Over pencil lines) Watercolor Black & white pastel, sepia/brown pastel, colored pastel or conte crayon Collaged paper: Sheet music, newspaper, etc.

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Cubism Quiz: Study Guide Characteristics Purpose: What is Cubism trying to capture? Time period Artists: Cezanne, Picasso, Braque, Gris

“Still Life with Skull,” Oil, 1900

“Still Life with a Curtain,” Oil, 1898

Picasso “Guitar,” Mixed Media, 1912

“The Guitar Player,” Oil, 1910 Picasso “The Guitar Player,” Oil, 1910

“Violin and Guitar,” Oil, 1913 Picasso “Violin and Guitar,” Oil, 1913

Braque “Man with a Guitar,” Oil, 1911

“Woman with a Guitar,” Charcoal & Oil, 1913 Braque “Woman with a Guitar,” Charcoal & Oil, 1913

“Fruit Dish,” Charcoal, Gouache & Oil, 1913 Braque “Fruit Dish,” Charcoal, Gouache & Oil, 1913