cubism arthistoryassignment

CUBISMDate(s): _______________________________________

Essential questions based on the Cubism readings

1. What are some ways you can identify works from the Cubism art movement? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Describe characteristics of Analytical Cubism. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Describe characteristics of Synthetic Cubism. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Why did artists choose to create works in this style? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. This reading identifies many Elements of Art & Principles of Design from Cubism. Please choose 2 and describe how they are used in the artwork you read about._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In this area, paste 2-3 color printed images of artwork from the Cubism readings. Under each label the the work with title, artist, date and medium.

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Score: _________________

Focus questions based on the Cubism readings

1. Post-Impressionist Paul Cezanne and artists from the Expressionism movement helped shape the beginnings of Cubism. What similarities and differences are evident between them and the work of artists in the Cubism movement? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What is one thing you read about Cubism that was interesting or thought-provoking? How could you apply this to your own work? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In this area, paste 2-3 color printed images of artwork from the Cubism readings. Under each label the the work with title, artist, date and medium.

Artist Study

In this area, paste TWO color printed imaged for EACH OF THE ARTISTS ABOVE. Under each label the the work with title, artist, date and medium.

Pablo Picasso

Subject Matter(What did they paint?)

Characteristics/Style(How did they paint?)

Georges Braque

Artist