Cubist Painting On A Tote Bag

Lesson Summary

This lesson will help students’ to see, appreciate and understand the artwork of cubist style artists, such as Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and Juan Gris. Students will learn about the cubist art movement and identify characteristics of cubism. They will demonstrate an understanding of cubism by creating original cubist style paintings. The students will show overall craftsmanship, through the application of technique and control of the painting medium.

Lesson Objectives

Help students’ appreciate and understand cubist style artwork
Learn about the cubist art movement and identify characteristics of cubism
Demonstrate an understanding of cubism by creating original cubist style paintings
Show overall craftsmanship, through the application of technique and control of the medium

Characteristics of Cubism

Geometric Shapes
Distorted Perspective
Multiple View Points, Angles and Emotions
Abstract or Confusing Visually
Patterns

Materials

Sketchbook
Pencil, Eraser
Tote Bag
Black Marker
Acrylic Paint

Cubism

Cubism is a painting style invented around 1907-1908 by artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. It is a style of art which aims to show multiple viewpoints of a subject all at once. It is called ‘Cubism’ because of the geometric shapes apparent in the painting.

Critique Pablo Picasso's painting "Head of a Woman Reading”
1. What do you see?
2. What shapes do you see?
3. What expression does the person exhibit?
4. What is she doing?
5. How does this painting make you feel?
6. What else do you notice?
7. What do you think this artist was thinking when he created this painting?
8. If you could ask the person in the picture a question, what would it be?

What to do

Conceptual Idea. Think about the type of emotions you want to communicate and what you want your viewer to think and feel. What type of subject matter would best communicate your message?
Idea Sketch. Design two 12cm x 12cm cubist style artwork in your sketchbook. It can be of anything you wish. Include geometric shapes and try to include multiple vantage points of your subject.
Mask Tote Bag. On your tote bag, mask a 24cm x 24cm square boarder for your painting.
Outline. Transfer your idea onto your tote bag with a pencil and trace the pencil lines with a black permanent marker, using solid continuous lines. Erase any pencil lines that might be showing.
Color. Paint each shape using acrylic paint. This is also an opportunity to apply ‘color perspective’, in which bright warm colors advance and dark cool colors recede. *Place a thick sheet of paper inside your tote bag to prevent the paint from soaking through.
Multiple Vantage Points. To add interest, and to ensure that the drawing resembles the style of cubism, add multiple views of the subject.
Refine. Be sure to use your creativity in adding details to fill the remaining space. Go over the permanent marker lines again to ensure that they are smooth and clean.
Critique. Review your painting to see if the artwork reflects cubist artwork.

Terminology

Cubism - A painting style invented around 1907-1908 by artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. It is a style of art which aims to show multiple viewpoints of a subject all at once. It got its name from the geometric shapes that are apparent in the paintings.

Art Movement - A distinct artistic style, technique, or trend that maps a particular period of cultural development in the history of art.

Craftsmanship - The quality of design and work shown in something made by hand; artistry.

Geometric Shapes - Refer to the types of shapes commonly seen and used in geometry, such as circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, octagons, ovals, and others.

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