Cubism

Florida Standards

912.S.2.5: Demonstrate use of perceptual, observational and compositional skills to produce representational, figurative, or abstract imagery.
912.S.2.6: Incorporate skills, concepts, and media to create images from ideation to resolution.
912.S.3.4: Demonstrate personal responsibility, ethics and integrity, including respect for intellectual property, when accessing information and creating works of art.

Goals

Plan and execute a composition that shows strong compositional arrangement.
Use observational and compositional skills to produce representational, figurative, or abstract imagery.
Incorporate skills, concepts, and media to draw images from ideation to resolution using watercolor.

Targets

Create small thumbnail sketches to practice observational drawing and choose a subject for watercolor playing card.
Research other contemporary artists that have participated in this collaborative project for inspiration for a final composition.

Concepts/Content

Impressionism and Movement
Cubism and Repetition
Futurism and Dynamic Motion
Abstract Expressionism
Minimalism
Contemporary Art
Environmental Art

Vocabulary

Pattern
Rhythm
Repetition
Impressionism
Cubism
Futurism
Abstract Expressionism
Minimalism
Environmental Art
Digital Art
Avant-Garde
Conceptual Art
Aesthetics
Kinetic
Iconoclasm
Movement

Formative

Peer Critiques, One-on-One Conferences, Sketchbook or Process Journals, Gallery Walks

Summative

Final Art Projects, Written Art Critiques, Artist Statement, Art Appreciation Assessments, Art Showcase or Exhibition, Final Written Reflections

ESE/ESOL

Use non-linguistic cues, check for understanding and reinforce effort through practice. Make alterations based on lesson and individual student needs.
Make alterations based on lesson and individual student needs.
Allowing frequent breaks and allowing content modifications when necessary and for individual student needs.

Scaffold

Introduction to Cubism:
- Start by discussing the Cubist movement, with a focus on artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Explain the principles of breaking down forms into geometric shapes and multiple viewpoints.
Cubist Portraits:
- Ask students to choose a subject for their portrait (it could be themselves, a family member, or a famous figure) and make a simple sketch. Emphasize that the sketch should break down the subject into basic geometric shapes and emphasize different viewpoints.
Collage Material Selection:
- Provide students with old magazines and printed materials. They should cut out shapes, patterns, and textures that can be used to represent different parts of the portrait (e.g., eyes, hair, clothing).
Collage Creation:
- Instruct students to create a collage portrait by gluing the selected materials onto their canvas or paper based on their initial sketches. Encourage them to experiment with layering and overlapping elements.
Outline and Grid:
- Have students outline and divide their collage into geometric shapes using rulers and pencils. These shapes should be arranged to create a Cubist effect, showing multiple perspectives of the subject.
Painting and Detailing:
- Students should use acrylic paints to further enhance the Cubist style of their portraits. They can use bold colors and add geometric patterns to individual shapes. Optional: incorporate colored paper, charcoal, or oil pastels to accentuate certain areas.
Layering and Texture:
- Encourage students to explore texture and layering with the paint, similar to how Picasso and Braque incorporated texture in their works.
Presentation and Reflection:
- Each student should present their Cubist portrait and explain how they applied the principles of Cubism to their work. Discuss the significance of breaking down forms and viewpoints.
Class Exhibition:
- Arrange a class exhibition where students can display their Cubist collage portraits, allowing for discussion and peer critique.