2. Synthetic Cubism
Cubism (synthetic), the second phase of cubism, uses more colour, shapes,
textures and material aside from paint
Cubism utilises collage like techniques, meaning that real objects are
incorporated into the painting
Significant characteristics of synthetic cubism
The use of mixed media (other stuff not just paint)
Collage
Utilising and displaying flat surfaces
Significant figures in synthetic cubism
Pablo Picasso (Spain)
Juan Gris(Spain)
3. Picasso cubism pieces
Bottle of Vieux Marc, Glass,
Guitar and Newspaper
1913
This piece by Picasso has
been referred to
representation of the
realities of the modern
city in a new medium
(Synthetic cubism)
How did Picasso create this
piece
The piece depicts objects
on a table
The table has been
sketched (lower right)
The items on the table
(guitar, glass and bottle of
wine) have been cut from
colour paper)
4. Picasso cubism pieces
Three musicians
1921
Picasso painted three
musicians, they are
dressed as familiar figures
of Italian theatre
(commedia dell’arte),
(Pierrot, Harlequin, Friar)
How did Picasso create this
piece
Shapes are used to depict
the musicians, dog and
instruments
The painting is made of
flat shapes
The shapes look like a
collage, despite
everything having been
painted
5. Gris cubism pieces
Portrait of Pablo Picasso
1912
This painting depicts Pablo Picasso by Gris,
Gris has painted Picasso as his mentor
How did Gris create this piece
It uses paint and no additional media
The image consist of shapes
The image consist of colours (blue, brown,
others?)
The image is flat, free from depth
6. Gris cubism pieces
The breakfast
1914
Gris presents a breakfast table, he
incorporates various representations of it by
referencing height, different angles of cups
and saucers, and tightness (how various paper
cuttings fit together)
How did Gris create this piece
Cutting paper and collage
Fitting paper, so there is no visible canvas
Colour
Shapes
7. Learning Goals
Create abstract art that is representative of the second phase of cubism,
known as synthetic cubism
Create abstract self portraits that put on display your inner self and your likes
Utilise; shapes, bright colours, real elements (optional)
Create some forms of Cubism art (synthetic) in your art book
In your art books you can begin generating ideas and drafts
You must also be thinking of materials you may want to incorporate into your
art
Make sure your art is purposeful and not random
