Still life and Cubism.

Braque, Georges Glass, Carafe and Newspapers

In the 3rd term grade 9 will look at one of the classic themes in art, the still life. We will look at a variety of still life paintings and will concentrate on still life within the cubist movement. We will be looking at artists such as Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Juan Gris and Fernand Leger


To find out more about cubism click on the links below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubism

http://www.tate.org.uk/collections/glossary/definition.jsp?entryId=80

HOMEWORK

What is Cubism?

How could you draw or paint a Cubist still life?

Write the answers in your sketch book.

"OH LA LA" Grade 9 Paris trip

Grade 9 are off on a visit to Paris. The city not the heiress!!

We are hoping Paris will be able to cope with them!!

Have a look at the Louvre web site. It's amazing.

http://www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home.jsp?bmLocale=en

Here is another web site which will keep you up to date on whats happening in the paris art scene.

http://www.parismuse.com/artnews/

Enjoy your trip!