instructions:
This assignment will assess your knowledge on the development of modern art from its roots in Impressionism and Post-impressionism. It will also test your understanding of the influence of Cezanne on Fauvism and Cubism along with your skill of identifying the visual characteristics of different modern art styles.
Assignment:
PART A:
In Unit 6, you read about Cézanne and his work. As a Post-Impressionist painter, he is often referred to as the bridge between late 19th century art and the new artistic enquiry in the 20th century. His approach to form, color and composition set the foundation for modern art movements like Cubism and Fauvism, greatly influencing the next generation of artists. Pablo Picasso admitted that he owed a great deal to Cézanne while Henri Matisse called him “...the father of us all.”
Based on your readings and personal research, identify the influence of Cézanne's work on early 20th century art (cubism and fauvism) and add examples.
PART B:
Choose one artwork from the modern art movements that resonates with you personally. Describe why you are drawn to the artworks or artists (consider factors such as subject matter, style, use of color, and emotional impact).
Resources to get you started:
- Art Movements. (n.d.). How Paul Cézanne Influenced Cubism. Artlex. https://www.artlex.com/art-movements/cubism/paul-cezanne-cubism/
The article explores Paul Cézanne's significant influence on Cubism, emphasizing his use of geometric shapes and unique perspective. It explores how Cézanne's innovative techniques paved the way for artists like Picasso and Braque, shaping the Cubist movement and modern art.
- Understanding Cézanne’s Influence on Cubism and Fauvism Movements. (n.d.). Canvas Prints Australia. https://www.canvasprintsaustralia.net.au/understanding-cezannes-influence-on-cubism-and-fauvism-movements/
The article analyzes Paul Cézanne's profound impact on Cubism and Fauvism movements in art. It outlines how his unique techniques, including geometric simplification and chromatic abstraction, influenced artists like Picasso and Matisse. The article would help understand how Cézanne's legacy continues to shape modern art, challenging traditional norms and inspiring new generations of artists.
- Spivey, V. B. (n.d.). A beginner’s guide to fauvism. Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-1010/early-abstraction/fauvism-matisse/a/a-beginners-guide-to-fauvism
This article talks about the emergence of Fauvism as a radical departure from traditional art, characterized by vibrant colors and bold brushwork. It introduces you to artists like Matisse and Derain and explores the emphasis on emotional expression over realism. It prompts the reader to wonder how Fauvism challenged artistic conventions of its time.
- Harris, B. and Zucker, S. (n.d.). Inventing cubism. Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-1010/cubism-early-abstraction/cubism/a/inventing-cubism
This article explores Georges Braque's shift from Fauvism to Cubism during the summer of 1908, inspired by Cézanne and Picasso. It highlights how by rejecting traditional perspective, Braque explored a revolutionary collaboration with Picasso, shaping the complex system of Cubism, challenging viewers with its analytical vision.
Read the information below to help you with the assignment.
- Identification of influence of Cezanne’s work
You are asked to identify the influence of Cezanne on the artwork of early 20th century artists such as Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. You may choose one work artwork each belonging to Cubism and Fauvism and evaluate the influence of Cezanne’s artistic style on them. This encourages you to explore the development of 20th century art.
- Selection of a piece of modern art:
You are tasked with choosing one modern artwork that resonates with you personally. This encourages you to explore various artworks and artists from the modern art movements to find those that speak to you on a personal level.
- Description of Personal Connection:
You are asked to describe why you are drawn to the selected artworks or artists. This involves considering factors such as subject matter, style, use of color, and emotional impact. By reflecting on your personal connections, you can deepen your understanding of the artworks and articulate your responses more effectively.
Submission instructions:
- Your answer should be between 600- 1000 words (not including the reference list and the questions).
- Please write or copy and paste the questions above your answer.
- Proofread your work for spelling, syntax, and grammatical errors.
- All sources used must be properly cited both in-text and on the reference page. Refer to the APA Tutorial located in the LRC for help with APA citations.
You will be assessed based on the criteria in the rubric below:
- Influence of Cezanne on Fauvism: The author correctly identified the influence of Cezanne on Fauvism with the use of appropriate examples of one or more artworks using art vocabulary like style, color, form, or how the human figures.
- Influence of Cezanne on Cubism: The author correctly identified the influence of Cezanne on Fauvism with the use of appropriate examples of one or more artworks using art vocabulary like style, color, form, or how the human figures.
- Selection of a piece of modern art: The author has correctly identified a piece of modern art and comprehensively described the circumstances of its creation.
- Description of personal connection with a piece of modern art: The author described why they are drawn towards the artwork with emphasis on subject matter, style, use of color, and emotional impact using detail.
- Source and evidence: Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas.
- Proper delivery to convey a clear message. Uses language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency and is virtually error-free.