MarchTheme (Movements in Art):Cubism (3/7) by gallimel
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*So Matisse came to me and said: " Braque sent us a paint made with little cubes..."
L. Vauxcelles
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Photoshop. Subject of the piece: "Self Perception 2"
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In the sentence you can read how the term "cubism" blossomed out from the evolution of one of the Fauves members, Braque. But the road till it was a gradual, yet deep need of experimentating driven by both Braque and Picasso, without any planned intention behind."When we invented cubism, we didn't want to obtain it, we were just trying to express freely ourselves in full" said Picasso once.
The starting point was to battle again against the so thought mechanical representation of reality Impressionism started with, for reaching a personal way of describing the world.
The main point indeed was that the reality outside had to be understood, not merely seen and painted.The cubists were blaming the Impressionists to have limited themselves at watchin the reality without using the brain for elaborating the vision. Unlike the Fauves, who were translating into violent colours a transitional feeling out from reality, the cubists wanted to show the meaning of the reality filtering it through their ego and therefore, presenting reality subjectively, but after a process in which the real becomes part of the conscience, and the representation of it then is longlasting and framed in no quick transitorial state.
Through a synthesis of the visual experiences cubists reach the plasticity of the shape, then they arrive at losing the structure of normal dimensions for catchin the essence of the object represented through all points of view.
Cubism watches its subjects at the same time from more points of views.
Cubism tries through the bidimensionality of the canvas to communicate the complexity of reality and the acknowledgement of it, in full.
For cubists it's useless to replicate reality for what it looks like, because anyway it's not in that way that our acknowledge of it is explained. They represent what they know about the object that it's not seable in the way they communicate it.
That's the infamous "fourth dimension" of cubism, that Apollinaire defines like "generated from the three most known dimensions,and representing the immensity of the space that in a determined moment runs in all directions around us. It's the fourth dmension which charges objects with plasticity."
The cubism in all its variations is the effort of acknowledge of reality through the reasoning about it translated into visuality.
Many cubists in their research will come to abstractism.
Comments (54)
irix.
wondeful work meli hugzzzzzz
nagishiva
As I am no real art knower I can't comment on how perfect you did the Cubism..but I am sure it is very well done..as all you make :) Cos as a art lover, I can see if it is a great art.. :) And it sure is..now with you in it just makes it even better of course. :) The colours are really mending good together too. :) Looking forward to the next piece in your list :)
jgeorge
GREAT FEATURE! This time I can be the first to comment! I'm not particulrly fond of abstract pieces in general, but I like the colours, and your smile gives a meaning to all... (and I coulnd't miss this opportunity... I'm the first! I'm the first! Never mind, sometimes I'm a little crazy...)
linkinpark
Simply amazing as each of your work,great colours,and fantasticaly put together!!!Top notch image honey!
ShadowWind
Fascinating work indeed, love the many faces. Very provoking and dynamic...
g_i_tammy
great work!!!! :O)
Tedz
Simply beautiful ...but not simple at all. A 5 Smile Rating :) :) :) :) :)
Synapse
I know that face! ;-) ... it's fitting that you restricted yourself to photos from the same unique session by Stef, as they capture you only minutes apart, as you were at that point on 3rd November... also the lighting conditions will be the same. Maybe you've been kinda literal with the cubes but that's artist's licence hugs ;-)
Barbarellany
You are in the midst of an amazing series. Very interesting self portait. It seems you are having great fun with this months theme.
gallimel
you have caught me Jim ;)that's the reason for which I made a self portrait for cubism. I find silly to use my own pictures for a work (and you know how much I am reluctant to portray me in any shape ) of this importance, but I had no choice. Since like you see.. all 7 pieces will have a different media used, this was the only way I could have used purely Photoshop ;) You Sherlock Holmes :)
SophiaDeer
Excellent work, Meli!! You are amazing. Beautiful!!
syndroid
Jgeorge...ummm...most people start countinh with 1, not 3...anyway, cubism rules ;)
vangogh
Love it. An artist being viewed 3 dimensionally, viewing herself 3 dimensionally. I enjoyed, as always, viewing this one, 2D as well as 3D.
Sunster
Beautiful image and such expression in the eyes! Great work. :)
Akinom
Amazing, Meli! Cubism is a wonderful style and you showed it perfectly! Brava!
borsy
Absolutely beautiful, Meli!!! Excellent in all aspects!!!
gunsan
Really like you three-faced, Meli :-) You have eyes for everyone,wherever they are, you sunshine girl! Great interpretation of cubism, and thanks for the explanation.
mysnapz
Looking forward to this one Meli. Cubism is one Im very interested in, multiple points of view simultaneously if I get my act together Im trying this one. Hold on just going to have a look :0 )
SirJohn
I'd recognize that smile anywhere (not to mention those unbelievably remarkable eyes)... this must be the lovely Meli! What an interesting image you have here, like a meeting of dimensions. Thanks for sharing this with us Meli, any opportunity to see that smile is more than worthwhile!
Tanialmeida
how xzllent ths one is!
shadowtiger
Always a treat to visit, your perception of art is wonderful :) Though your drawings are my favorite.. you have a real gift.
Odious
nicely done Meli :)
Joseph
Well done, beautiful like you.
mooncat
This is wonderful, nice work!
ICB
Interesting. much colors,but well tuned colours.
the_pumpkin_king
Heeheee, gallimel cubed. This is really fun to look at! Great job. Heather
crrunchyfrog
Bellicimo as always dear Meli! This series has been so different for you that its been a wonderful way to show your versitility. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and knowledge hugest hugs.
RedundantlyAbundant
I love that you are not afraid to explore different styles. You have a great profile. I love the nose! :)
Lorrainejoy
I really love this! What a wonderful way to use a self portrait. Also, I love the use of cubes. You are so very creative. You inspire me!
che18530
Just excellent work on this Meli. I love the split second views of your face combined with the elements of cubism...so very well expressed and defined. You continue to show us the limitless sides to "Meli".