Cubism (1907-1914) Created through a joint effort between Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque Term was coined by art critic Louis Vauxcelles after seeing Braque’s landscape paintings Picasso’s painting Les Demoiselles d’Avignon made way for the beginnings of cubism Artists focused on bringing out the two-dimensionality of the canvas Notable artists: Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Marcel Duchamp, Juan Gris, Jean Mitzinger

Analytic and Synthetic Cubism Analytic Cubism focused on fragmenting subjects into small facets and “analyzing” them from different angles Works were nearly abstract and monochrome (using mainly browns and grays) Often put letters in their paintings Synthetic Cubism Often made from colored paper Cut paper pieces embodied the entire object in the art work

Cubist Art Still Life With A Bottle Of Rum Artist: Created by Pablo Picasso Date: Painted in 1911 Medium: Oil on Canvas Location painted: Céret, French Pyrenees Current Location: Gallery 905 Fun Fact: Picasso worked on this piece with Braque where they both decided to make their own paintings. That’s why they have similar styles.

Cubist Art Artist: Georges Braque Date: Painted in 1911 Still Life With A Pair Of Banderillas Artist: Georges Braque Date: Painted in 1911 Medium: Oil and charcoal with sand on canvas Location Painted: Céret, French Pyrenees Current Location: Not on Display Fun Fact: This painting looks very similar to Picasso’s painting but it has a different medium.

Man with a Guitar (1912) Georges Braque The Accordionist (Summer 1911) Pablo Picasso Oil on canvas (130.2 x 89.5 cm) Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Man with a Guitar (1912) Georges Braque Oil on canvas (116.2 x 80.9 cm) Museum of Modern Art

The Accordionist (1911) Painted by Pablo Picasso in Céret, France Marked the climax of cubism Oil on canvas (130.2 x 89.5 cm) Intended to portray a musician from multiple angles at the same time Meant to capture the idea of “thinking” rather than “seeing” a picture Currently located at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Man with a Guitar (1911-1912) Painted by Georges Braque in Céret, France Iconic of Analytic cubism Oil on canvas (116.2 x 80.9 cm) Picture of a guitarist displayed from multiple angles Almost abstract and indecipherable Currently located at the Museum of Modern Art

Candlestick and Playing Cards on a Table Georges Braque (French, 1882–1963) Oval: 25 5/8 x 21 3/8 in. (65.1 x 54.3 cm) Oil on canvas At the center can be seen the corner of a table which id on top of the round base of a brass candlestick and, at the right, two playing cards.

Artillery Roger de La Fresnaye 51 1/4 x 62 3/4 in. (130.2 x 159.4 cm) Oil on canvas Artillery officers on white and brown horses accompany an ammunition wagon for moving artillery that transports a field gun and three soldiers in helmets.

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