which came first? a powerpoint presentation exploring the art of henri matisse and pablo picasso...

Which came first?

A PowerPoint presentation exploring the ART of Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso

Prepared by: Marisa J. Mainmmain@access.k12.wv.us

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We know that culture influences art.

How does exploring, contrasting and

understanding how Matisse and Picasso’s art interacted and influenced each other,

affect the way it will influence your own art and how will you depict this understanding and

interaction in your own artwork?

We will return to these questions AFTER

we explore the artwork of

Matisse and Picasso

Both Matisse and Picasso painted similar subjects, including:

PortraitsInterior viewsStill life

Both artists ALSO changed their styles throughout the years.

Two artists creating paintings of similar subject and color schemes.

Flat pattern Decorative

surfaces Includes exterior

view Some depth

•Interior in Yellow and Blue•Flat pattern•Decorative pattern•Transparencies•Flat space•Simple color scheme

His art became more simplified and flat.

Picasso’s “Woman Seated in Garden”Matisse’s “Purple Robe and Anemones”

REALISTIC FORMS FLAT FORMS AND SPACE

Often, many artists begin as realist, and then develop their own unique styles. Sometimes this is not truly appreciated until many years later.

•Cubist style•Flattened Space•Simple Color Scheme•Picasso

Some depth Decorative surfaces Color of background

contrasts colors of still life objects

Pattern equal to objects

Picasso’s “Old Guitarist” and “Woman with Red Beret”

What types of things did both artist use in their art?

What elements distinguish a Matisse from a Picasso?

Which artist do you think influenced the other the most?

How does exploring, contrasting and

understanding how Matisse and Picasso’s art interacted and influenced each other,

affect the way it will influence your own art and how will you depict this understanding and

interaction in your own artwork?

Mini hands-on lesson for both artists Final hands-on lesson depicting

characteristics of the ONE artist that influenced YOU the most.

Press release stating why YOU should be called the next Picasso or next Matisse.

GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN!

Due to copyright issues, the images have not been included. This PowerPoint may be used as guide to create your own.

You may want to insert different images from your educational archives.

Prepared by: Marisa J. Mainmmain@access.k12.wv.us