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What is the significance of The Viaduct at L’Estaque (5.4.6) in Braque's work?
What is the significance of The Viaduct at L’Estaque (5.4.6) in Braque's work?
What technique did Braque use in Violin and Candlestick (5.4.7) to create the perception of overlapping geometric shapes?
What technique did Braque use in Violin and Candlestick (5.4.7) to create the perception of overlapping geometric shapes?
What is notable about Braque's use of musical instruments in his compositions?
What is notable about Braque's use of musical instruments in his compositions?
What is a characteristic of Woman with a Guitar (5.4.8) based on the synthetic style of Cubism?
What is a characteristic of Woman with a Guitar (5.4.8) based on the synthetic style of Cubism?
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What was a common component in paintings by both Braque and Picasso?
What was a common component in paintings by both Braque and Picasso?
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What is Cubism?
What is Cubism?
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What did Cubist artists redefine in their paintings?
What did Cubist artists redefine in their paintings?
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What characterized analytical Cubism?
What characterized analytical Cubism?
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What did Cubist artists believe in regarding elements in nature?
What did Cubist artists believe in regarding elements in nature?
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How did Cubist artists portray the two-dimensional flatness of the surface?
How did Cubist artists portray the two-dimensional flatness of the surface?
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Where did Pablo Picasso study art before moving to Paris?
Where did Pablo Picasso study art before moving to Paris?
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Which painting reflects Picasso's Blue Period with heavy, dark lines and melancholy hues?
Which painting reflects Picasso's Blue Period with heavy, dark lines and melancholy hues?
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What art movement redefined the concept of depicting space and objects in art, challenging Renaissance ideals?
What art movement redefined the concept of depicting space and objects in art, challenging Renaissance ideals?
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Which painting exemplifies early analytical Cubism with muted colors, overlapping strips, and geometric shapes?
Which painting exemplifies early analytical Cubism with muted colors, overlapping strips, and geometric shapes?
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Who contributed to the development of Cubism by exploring geometry and simultaneous perspective?
Who contributed to the development of Cubism by exploring geometry and simultaneous perspective?
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Study Notes
Evolution of Cubism and the Impact of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque
- Cubism evolved from somber palettes in 1908-1912 to simpler shapes and bright colors in 1912, embracing collaging and reassembling of shapes.
- The concept of depicting space and objects in art was redefined by Cubism, challenging Renaissance ideals.
- Pablo Picasso, born in Spain, studied at the art academy in Barcelona and later moved to Paris to develop his styles.
- Picasso's Blue Period explored color and emotions, while his Cubist works focused on interactions of color, lines, and planes.
- Picasso's prolific career spanned over 20,000 paintings, prints, sculptures, and various other mediums, influencing modern art.
- The Old Guitarist reflects Picasso's Blue Period with heavy, dark lines and melancholy hues, depicting a solitary, near-death figure.
- Les Demoiselles d’Avignon shocked critics with its larger-than-life figures, angular lines, and African art influences.
- Girl with a Mandolin exemplifies early analytical Cubism with muted colors, overlapping strips, and geometric shapes.
- Woman in a Chemise in an Armchair represents the newer concepts of synthetic Cubism, blending realism with abstraction.
- After World War I, Picasso's art incorporated elements from his work in designing costumes and sets for the theater.
- Three Musicians demonstrates synthetic Cubism with bright colors and abstracted geometric shapes, depicting entertainment characters.
- Georges Braque, a French painter, explored geometry and simultaneous perspective, contributing to the development of Cubism.
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