One of the most influential art movements of the 20 th century. Pioneered by Pablo Picasso and...

One of the most influential art movements of the 20th century.

Pioneered by Pablo Picasso and George BraqueThe joined by Robert Delaunay and Fernand Léger, amongst several others. This art movement influenced more than just other artists, but musicians, authors and architects.

Cubism…

• objects are analyzed, broken up and reassembled in an abstracted form

• The artist depicts the subject from a multitude of viewpoints

Major Influences….• Exploration and discovery of native cultures/countries

during this time period • Art from other cultures revealed that shapes and forms

could be simplified and rearranged to increase power and expression.

• Cézanne - who started to develop the style as an expressionist was also a primary influence on the movement.

Cézanne – this guy!

vPablo Picasso

1881 - 1973Spanish

One of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century, he is known for co-founding the Cubist movement.

Very influenced by African Art, Masks and Sculpture.

Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, 1907 This is considered by many the first cubist painting.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Europeans were discovering African, Micronesian and Native American art. Artists such as Pablo Picasso were intrigued and inspired by the stark power and simplicity of styles of those foreign cultures- reflected in his art.

Bust of a Woman, 1907

Friendship, 1908

Head of a Man, 1907

Self- portrait

George Braque1882-1963

La Guitare, 1909Nature Morte 1913

- Subject matter were often musical objects- He adopted a monochromatic and neutral color palette in the belief that such a palette would emphasize the subject matter

1914, Man With a Guitar

1912, The Violin

George Braque

Robert Delaunay 1885-1941

• Much of his work was non-objective - based on the optical characteristics of brilliant colors and light

Rhythm, 19341912, Simultaneous Contrasts: Sun and Moon

Paysage au disque, 1906Champs de Mars. La Tour rouge. 1911

Fernand Léger1881-1955

he created a personal form of cubism which he gradually modified into a more figurative, or abstract style. His work was “for the people” –not just politicians and the elites. His boldly simplified treatment of modern subject matter has caused him to be regarded as a forerunner of Pop Art!

Woman in Blue, Femme en Bleu, 1912 Dans L'Usine, 1918 Still Life with a Beer Mug, 1921

The City , 1919

Woman with a Cat, 1921

Review Cubism…

• objects are analyzed, broken up and reassembled in an abstracted form

• subject seen from more than one viewpoint Major Influences….

• Art from other cultures revealed that shapes and forms could be simplified and rearranged to increase power and expression.

• Cézanne