Braque, Houses at L’Estaque, Braque

Question 1

One-liner

Answer 1

Geometric arrangement of houses amongst trees

Question 2

Line

Answer 2

• Short repeated geometric lines moving diagonally, horizontally and vertically creating rhythym and pattern.

Question 3

Shape

Answer 3

• Repeated geometric flat shapes create pattern and reflect Cubism’s intention to deconstruct objects into basic forms

Question 4

Form

Answer 4

• Form is flattened but suggests depth through overlapping.
• Form of houses and trees portrayed from various angles attempting to depict 3-dimensionality on a flat surface called simultaneity (y=mc^2) and deconstructing objects into its most basic forms

Question 5

Colour

Answer 5

• Vibrant oranges yellows greens and browns

Uses colour to create depth and perspective:

• Cool greens in greenery receeds background
• Warm hues in houses brings foreground closer- creates proximity

Question 6

Value

Answer 6

• Highlights and shadows used to discern the planes of the houses
• Repetitive technique of highights and shadows throughout all houses create pattern, aligning with cubism’s intention to break down light and shadow

Question 7

Space

Answer 7

• Flattens space by overlapping and interlocking planes, compressing foreground and background.
• Manipulation of space creates unity and speaks to Cubism’s rejection of linear perspective