Cubism and Values Test Flashcards
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What is a Value Scale?
- Shows the range of lightness and darkness in art -
- Artists use value to create depth and dimension in their work.
Artists use value to create depth and contrast.
What are the sections of the Denman Ross Value Scale?
9 sections, left to right progressively darker
Each section represents a different value of lightness or darkness.
Why is Value Important in Art?
- Value helps to define shapes(2d) and forms (3d)
- It creates contrast, making, elements stand out (Monochrome photos)
- It can evoke emotions and set the mood of artwork
Monochrome photos exemplify the use of value to highlight elements.
Who is considered the Founding Father of Cubism?
Pablo Picasso
Cubism originated in Paris, France.
What is Cubism
- Innovative art movement the emerged in the early 20th century
- Breaks objects into geometric shapes
- It shows multiple perspective in a single artwork
Key figures: Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque
Cubism emerged in the early 20th century.
Key characteristics
Use of geometric shapes like cubes, spheres and cone
- simplified, angular, faceted shapes
- Flatness and 2d
- Lots of shapes and interesting colors to represent ordinary things
- Limited color palette, often focusing on earth tones
- Emphasis on the structure of the objects rather that their appearance
- make a story through the piece
- Distortion
- Collage
- Faces are like masks
- Space is ambiguous
- Rearranged
- Broken Mirror Effect
- More than One View
This includes shapes like cubes and spheres.
Abstract Art
- Imagination to create and understand
- Feeling
- Cubism
Abstract art often draws from emotions and personal interpretation.
Stuart Davis
An American painter known for his vibrant colors and dynamic compositions.
Influenced by jazz music and urban life
His work is often associated with the Cubist movement.
Davis incorporated Cubist techniques in his work.
He used bold colors and abstract forms to express energy.
His art reflects the rhythm and movement of city life.
