Cubism
by Phillip Martin
Cubism
What can
that possibly
mean?
Cubism
An “ism” is a suffix
at the end of many
English words. It
comes from Greek
“ismos” and Latin
“ismus”.
You have seen it at the end of
words like optimism, Buddhism,
racism, favoritism, and terrorism.
Cubism
It signifies a belief,
practice, idea, or
movement. In art,
there are many
movements that
end in ism.
One of the most important
ISMs is Cubism.
Cubism
Cubism was a
movement that
began in France
in the early 20th
Century by
Spanish artist
Pablo Picasso
and French artist
Georges Braque.
Picasso
Cubism
Cubism was a
movement that
began in France
in the early 20th
Century by
Spanish artist
Pablo Picasso
and French artist
Georges Braque.
Picasso
Braque
• When and where did cubism begin?
Cubism
Cubism rejected the idea
of using perspective to
create art as seen in
nature. It was geometric
and two dimensional.
Objects were broken
apart and the pieces
could be viewed from all
sides.
Can you guess what this is?
• Describe Cubism
• Who was Pablo Picasso?
Cubism
Picasso’s early work
was done in a more
traditional style.
He went through
different periods
when he created
different kinds of art.
Self Portrait by Picasso
Cubism
The Old
Guitarist
is a
famous
piece
from his
Blue
Period.
The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso
• Why is this work referred to as the “blue
period”
Cubism
The Boy
with a Pipe
from his
Rose
Period, sold
for more
than $100
million!
Cubism
Picasso is
best known
for Cubism.
In some of
his pieces
objects are
geometrical
but still easily
identified.
Enamel Saucepan by Pablo Picasso
Cubism
Other pieces
are a little more
of a challenge
to identify – but
there are clues.
Can you
identify what is
here?
Cubism
Other pieces
are a little more
of a challenge
to identify – but
there are clues.
Can you
identify what is
here?
Three Musicians by Pablo Picasso
Cubism
Some pieces
are impossible
to figure out.
But, they make
for interesting
conversation.
What is this?
Cubism
Some pieces
are impossible
to figure out.
But, they make
for interesting
conversation.
What is this?
A Portrait of David-Henry Kahnweiler
by Pablo Picasso
Cubism
Cubism was
popular in the
Czech Republic.
It inspired
work in
architecture,
pottery, and
furniture.
Cubism Museum
Prague,
Czech Republic
Cubism
Cubism was
popular in the
Czech Republic.
It inspired
work in
architecture,
pottery, and
furniture.
Cubism Museum
Prague,
Czech Republic
Cubism
Cubism was
popular in the
Czech Republic.
It inspired
work in
architecture,
pottery, and
furniture.
Cubism Museum
Prague,
Czech Republic
Cubism
So now you know about Cubism in art. But, if
you want to know more, you can always
a
research Realism, Surrealism,
Expressionism, Constructivism,
Fauvism, Pointillism, Dadaism,
Impressionism, Mannerism,
Modernism, Post-Modernism,
Neo-Expressionism, and
Romanticism. . . for starters.
Movements
Impressionism
Cubism
Pointillism
Realism
Surrealism
More isms
ADVANCED ART
• Starter activity
– What are the art elements?
– Name design showing all seven elements
• Review the syllabus –collect contracts
• Work on cubism pre-test drawing
• ART starter from yesterday –due today
How much do you know?
Write the following words:
• Elements of art
–Line
–Shape
–Form
–Space
• Define each
color
value
texture
Cubist Still Life Assignment:
Pre-test drawing
• Art 2
– 12 x 18 & 2 types of materials
Art 3
- 12 x 18 & 3 types of materials
Art 4 & beyond
- 18 x 24 & 4 types of materials
DUE 2/1/2013
• Look at your handout
• Enlarge the drawing on to a larger sheet of
paper –use the grid method if needed
• Don’t forget the 1” border
• You can slightly change or modify the
picture
• You can really make the picture stand out!
Some Examples:
More Examples: