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Art History

Picasso, Matisse and 20th Century Art

Course Times & Enrolment

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Course Summary

An introductory survey of the work of the two dominant figures in 20th century art. This will cover Picasso’s early background, life in Paris, Cubism, sculpture and his ‘Old Master’ paintings, and Matisse’s academic origins and independent style developed in Brittany through his Fauve period. The relationship of these two masters of 20th century art will be considered.

Course Details

Pre-requisites for enrolment

No prior knowledge required.

Content of Course

1. Picasso and Matisse: the end of academic classicism and the risk of modernism.

2. Picasso: Spanish background and early works in Paris.

3. Matisse: the Fauvist period.

4. Picasso, Braque and Cubism.

5. Matisse: the Nice years.

6. Picasso: the inter-war years.

7. Picasso and Matisse: modernist sculpture.

8. Picasso, politics and Guernica.

9. Picasso and Matisse: the late works and the old Masters.

10. Picasso and Matisse: similarities and differences.

Teaching method(s)

Teaching to be lecture-based with discussion.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, students will:

  • Understand and be able to demonstrate their knowledge of, the range and innovative importance of each artist's work in relation to the other, and in relation to the general art historical context.

Sources

Core Readings

Recommended:

  • Coppel, S. (1998) Picasso and Printmaking in Paris, London, South Bank Centre.

  • Elderfield, J. (1992) Henri Matisse: a Retrospective, New York, MOMA.

  • Flam, J. (ed), (2005) Picasso and Matisse: Rivals, Phaidon.

  • Flam, J. (ed), (1973) Matisse on His Art, New York, Phaidon.

  • Golding, J.(ed),(1973) Picasso 1881- 1973, London & New York, Elek.

  • Gowing, L. (1979) Matisse, London, Thames & Hudson.

  • Hilton, T. (1996) Picasso, London, Thames & Hudson.

  • McCully , M. (ed), (1981) A Picasso Anthology, New Jersey, Princeton University Press.

  • Wilson, S. (1994) Picasso: Sculpture/Painter, London, Tate Gallery.

Queries

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