Exploring Cubism
Grade 9th Grade · Art · 15 min· Fa 12.1
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify the characteristics of Cubism in a work of art.
Warm-Up Video
Curious Muse · 8:54
Cubism in 9 Minutes: Art Movement by Pablo Picasso Explained
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Cubism, an art movement invented by Pablo Picasso and George Brock in 1907, was a response to a rapidly changing world shaped by technology, new inventions, and scientific discoveries.
- 2
Analytical Cubism used very few colors so viewers would concentrate on the shapes, while Synthetic Cubism incorporated real objects like newspaper and colored paper onto the canvas.
- 3
Cubism broke from traditional painting by using multiple viewpoints to break down objects into basic geometrical forms and challenging the idea that art should be a window into a realistic scene.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three characteristics of Cubism as discussed in the video.”
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