Picasso-Inspired Cubist Portraits

After an introduction to the life and artwork of 20th century artist Pablo Picasso, students will create a work of art that showcases texture through collage, as well as demonstrates an understanding of the fundamentals of the Cubist aesthetic. 

Pablo Picasso.  "Portrait of Dora Maar", 1937.  Musee Picasso, Paris.

Picasso's original image is reproduced here for educational purposes only.

Using Picasso's artwork as inspiration, this culminating project asks student to integrate the art elements of line, shape, color, texture, and value to create their own Cubist portrait.

Using a photograph for inspiration, students create a portrait that incorporates Cubist attributes. 

Student artworks - Q2 2012