For example, if the object expressed is a musical instrument – like a violin – then a cut out of musical notation might be used as the body of the violin, or actual wood, or a simulated print of wood (a sign) might be substituted.
Analytical cubism was concerned with 3D illusion using 2D materials of paint and canvas, where synthetic cubism was concerned with 3D simulation using sign and symbols and actual materials.
Here are some early examples of synthetic cubism:
As you can see, collage is a strong component of synthetic cubism.
Your second cubism project is to create an second portrait of you from a synthetic cubist point of view. It is to be a physical portrait of you, but this time using sign and symbol. In this version you may add outside elements as signification and context.
Project Schedule
Concept Roughs Thursday, October 22nd Post on Blog
- Work in Class
- Critique
Final Portrait Tuesday, October 27th Post on Blog
- Due beginning of Class
- Critique
Past Student Examples
