cubism fine art 1. cubism cubism is a style of art that began in the early 1900’s. a cubist work...
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Cubism
Cubism is a style of art that began in the early 1900’s.
A cubist work of art is painting or drawing of a 3-d object that is drawn from different viewpoints (straight-on, profile view, on top, underneath, etc.)
Cubist art is not meant to be realistic.
Pablo Picasso
Born: October 25, 1881
Died: April 8, 1973
Spanish painter, draftsman and sculptor who lived most of his life in France.
Best known for his co-founding of the Cubist movement in art.
As a child, could draw very well, but tried out new and different techniques as he grew.
Picasso’s Self Portraits
Picasso, 1896 Picasso, 1906 Picasso, 1907
http://poulwebb.blogspot.com/2010/12/picasso-self-portraits.html
Synthetic Cubism
Synthetic Cubism:
-Bold, simple shapes
-Collage-like layering
-Patterns and textures
-Clear darks and lights
http://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/art_movements/cubism.htm
Your Assignment: Cubist Cartoon
Choose a cartoon character- any character! Disney Marvel/DC Nickelodeon
Sketch them in the Cubist style
Create a color map using colored pencil with a plan for an interesting background – (this is where color theory comes in!)
Begin to sketch/paint on Illustration board.