What was Georges Braque known for?
Cubism
Georges Braque ( BRA(H)K, French: [ʒɔʁʒ bʁak]; 13 May 1882 – 31 August 1963) was a major 20th-century French painter, collagist, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor. His most notable contributions were in his alliance with Fauvism from 1905, and the role he played in the development of Cubism.
How did Georges Braque create his work?
Braque sought balance and harmony in his compositions, especially through papier collés, a pasted paper collage technique that Picasso and Braque invented in 1912. Braque, however, took collage one step further by gluing cut-up advertisements into his canvases.
Who was Georges Braque influenced by?
Pablo Picasso
Henri MatissePaul CézanneAndré DerainPaul Gauguin
Georges Braque/Influenced by
What materials did Georges Braque use?
In 1912, Cubism entered the ‘Synthetic’ phase and saw Braque experimenting with innovative techniques like the use of papier collé, sand and sawdust in his paintings. He even used bits of wallpaper in his drawing ‘Fruit Dish and Glass.
What was Georges Braque movement?
Modern artFauvismAnalytical Cubism
Georges Braque/Periods
What inspired Georges Braque painting?
Initially a follower of Fauvism, Braque was greatly influenced by the work of Paul Cezanne, which led him to initiate a type of prototype Cubist painting in landscapes he completed at L’Estaque. After this he worked closely with Picasso with whom he formulated Analytical Cubism and later, Synthetic Cubism.
What inspired George Braque?
What was Georges Braque art style?
What media did George Braque use?
Painting
DrawingSculpturePrintmaking
Georges Braque/Forms
Why did Braque use Cubism?
Along with the admiration of the explosion of colors, Braque followed the works of Matisse, Duffy, Derain, and others (Bordvick). is a representation of Braque’s period in which he was fascinated with the vibrant colors of the Fauves. After his fascination, he then changed to his artistic idea of Cubism.