Cubism
The image explores the construction of form and the relationship between angles.
Key ideas
Picasso and Braque crushed the volume and connected the object with the surrounding space. Analytical Cubism often uses a restrained palette and complex interpenetration of planes. In synthetic cubism, collage, signs and large forms played an important role.
Looking deeper
The phrase "multiple perspectives" is a useful start, but does not explain every work. Consider how the plane of the canvas is simultaneously emphasized and transformed into space. A newspaper or a piece of wallpaper can both represent an object and remain a real material.
Marriage, still lifes with musical instruments; Picasso, Still Life with Wicker Chair.
Find the work in the museum's official catalog and start with a description of the visible details.Combine the top and side views of the cup in the drawing, maintaining its recognition.
Useful terms
- Collage
- A connection based on fragments of paper and other materials. The real thing is included in the image space.
External educational material or museum catalogue. The above review is not a literal translation of the source.