Shattered Drawing

Cubism was an art movement started in 1907 by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. They were inspired by African sculpture and by the artist Paul Cezanne who said that nature should be thought of in terms of basic shapes. Picasso and Braque broke their subjects into flat surfaces and often painted with muted tones such as grays and tans.

Art Exploration students will observe examples of Cubism and then abstract a subject of their choice by breaking it into patterned shapes. The drawings will be shaded in pencil using a large range of values (from light to dark).

Shattered Drawing Slideshow from Laura Johnson

Shattered Drawing Handout and Rubric:

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Open publication – Free publishing – More cubism

Picasso and Cubism (Art & Man Article):

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Open publication – Free publishing

Student Work:

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BBC Modern Masters: Pablo Picasso

This video is an excellent overview of the life and work of Picasso and his profound influence on art, fashion, architecture and popular culture.

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