Cubism

Cubism is a style of art that was created by the artist Pablo Picasso following a trip to an African art exhibit. After observing the style of African masks, Picasso began to break down the images he painted in to small cubes and geometric forms similar to the masks of Africa. He abandoned the traditional approach to painting, and started to develop a unique style no one had ever seen before. In Les Demoiselles d'Avignon you can see first hand the influence of African Masks in the faces of the women. This painting would prove to be a pivotal work of art, sparking an entire movement of art that would lead to synthetic cubism //(breaking objects up in to flat shapes),// abstract, and modern art.
 * __Cubism__** (1908-1920)

__**Pablo Picasso:**__ (October 25, 1881 – April 8 1973) **Famous Quote:** “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life” **Interesting Fact:** Pablo Picasso made the art movement “Cubism” Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881. He was born in Malaga, Spain. Picasso is one of the greatest artists; he contributed so many works of art to modern painting. Picasso moved to Paris in the 1900’s. He shared an apartment with a writer. While in Paris Picasso became friends with a French painter named Georges Broque. Together they made a new art movement called Cubism. Pablo Picasso died on April 8, 1973 in Malaga, France. We will all remember him and his long life spent to his art. ( ♥By: Heather Neal, Alyssa Keeley, Sarah Yeshe♥)

//Artists name: Pablo Picasso// //Favorite quote: all children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.// //Interesting facts:// The picture has instruments that make the picture form other things. Plus, the art colors are used uniquely. Also, the picture looks realistic. Other than that, the picture uses different shades of colors.(Skylar,larry waldron)