Eva Hernandez & Allison Pagliuca Cubism Art Movement Eva Hernandez & Allison Pagliuca

Periodization Popular in the early twentieth century Began in 1907 Paris, France and spread elsewhere Major influencers: Pablo Picasso and Georges Braques

In response to the rapidly changing times from the Industrial Revolutions Find art which accurately reflected the changes within society Picasso and Braque Drew Influence from African Art Historical Context

Goals Reject traditional “single” point of view Represent the world in a new way Revitalize art The old traditions had “run their course”

Key Characteristics Three dimensional subjects that are represented two dimensionally Often depicts real people, places, or objects Analytical (1907-1912) Abandoned perspective Created lines which destroyed traditional views Limited color pallet Geometric framework Synthetic Cubism Use of non-art materials (i.e. newspapers) More free hand, rather than geometric framework Fewer and simpler forms Broad range of colors

Girl Before a Mirror By Pablo Picasso Vibrant colors Geometric shapes Real life subject Three dimensional subject with a two dimensional representation

The Three Dancers By Pablo Picasso Real people Vibrant colors yet still limited Seems to be more freehand Three dimensional subject with a two dimensional representation

I and the Village By Marc Chagall Vibrant colors Three dimensional images that are represented two dimensionally Real life objects/people Lines which destroy conventional POV

The Weeping Woman By Pablo Picasso Vibrant colors Geometric shapes Lack of perspective Real person

Les Demoiselles d’Avignon By Pablo Picasso Real people Vibrant colors yet still limited Lines which destroy traditional views Geometric framework