I recently took a 4-week course at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) about Cubism. My friend Nathalie talked me into taking the class. I'm not a huge fan of Cubism. In fact, that's something of an understatement. I have always actively disliked Cubism. However, Nathalie and I have taken classes with this particular teacher before and she promised me that it would be fun.
And, it was.
Classes were divided into three parts:
- Lecture with slides.
- Visit to the gallery (the best part).
- Studio time.
Being in the museum without the crowds is a simply marvelous experience. You can really examine the art without getting jostled around. And because we were with a teacher we were allowed to get super duper close to the art, which was lovely. Our teacher, Corey D'Augustine, is an art historian and paintings conservator, so he is fantastically knowledgeable and had a lot to share. Plus I had the opportunity to intimately examine a whole swath of legendary paintings.
I'm sharing a whole bunch of photos from the galleries with you. I've tried to include close-ups where I can because, as you know, paintings are so different when you get close to them.
Over the course of the class I worked on some sketches and then an oil painting in a (semi) Cubist style.
Eh, not really my thing. But it was interesting to do.
Here is some of the Cubist-inspired artwork the other students created:
Super cool, right?
All in all, I'm really glad that I took the class. I still don't like Cubism, but I appreciate and understand it now. And that's a win in my opinion.
Are you a fan of Cubism?
Thanks for stopping by!
Not a huge fan of Cubism myself.
Sounds wonderful to be able to walk around the museum without the crowds!
Not a huge fan of Cubism myself.
Sounds wonderful to be able to walk around the museum without the crowds!
Not a huge fan of Cubism myself.
Sounds wonderful to be able to walk around the museum without the crowds!
Not a huge fan of Cubism myself.
Sounds wonderful to be able to walk around the museum without the crowds!
Not a huge fan of Cubism myself.
Sounds wonderful to be able to walk around the museum without the crowds!
Not a huge fan of Cubism myself.
Sounds wonderful to be able to walk around the museum without the crowds!
How wonderful to be able to take a class at MOMA even if it wasn’t a class that was top on your list. A great experience I’m sure.
How wonderful to be able to take a class at MOMA even if it wasn’t a class that was top on your list. A great experience I’m sure.
How wonderful to be able to take a class at MOMA even if it wasn’t a class that was top on your list. A great experience I’m sure.
How wonderful to be able to take a class at MOMA even if it wasn’t a class that was top on your list. A great experience I’m sure.
How wonderful to be able to take a class at MOMA even if it wasn’t a class that was top on your list. A great experience I’m sure.
How wonderful to be able to take a class at MOMA even if it wasn’t a class that was top on your list. A great experience I’m sure.
Would I buy a painting representing cubism and hang it on my wall…no? BUT when I see paintings like the ones you posted above I’m fascinated by them and can’t keep from starring at them. I love shapes with angles so maybe I stare at them because of the pointy shapes. Thanks for sharing your wonderful gallery tour.
Would I buy a painting representing cubism and hang it on my wall…no? BUT when I see paintings like the ones you posted above I’m fascinated by them and can’t keep from starring at them. I love shapes with angles so maybe I stare at them because of the pointy shapes. Thanks for sharing your wonderful gallery tour.
Would I buy a painting representing cubism and hang it on my wall…no? BUT when I see paintings like the ones you posted above I’m fascinated by them and can’t keep from starring at them. I love shapes with angles so maybe I stare at them because of the pointy shapes. Thanks for sharing your wonderful gallery tour.
Would I buy a painting representing cubism and hang it on my wall…no? BUT when I see paintings like the ones you posted above I’m fascinated by them and can’t keep from starring at them. I love shapes with angles so maybe I stare at them because of the pointy shapes. Thanks for sharing your wonderful gallery tour.
Would I buy a painting representing cubism and hang it on my wall…no? BUT when I see paintings like the ones you posted above I’m fascinated by them and can’t keep from starring at them. I love shapes with angles so maybe I stare at them because of the pointy shapes. Thanks for sharing your wonderful gallery tour.
Would I buy a painting representing cubism and hang it on my wall…no? BUT when I see paintings like the ones you posted above I’m fascinated by them and can’t keep from starring at them. I love shapes with angles so maybe I stare at them because of the pointy shapes. Thanks for sharing your wonderful gallery tour.
I love that you can take a class! If I ever get to the U.S. I would love to visit MoMa. I can’t believe they let you take photos, here in Australua you can’t do that at any gallery.
I love that you can take a class! If I ever get to the U.S. I would love to visit MoMa. I can’t believe they let you take photos, here in Australua you can’t do that at any gallery.
I love that you can take a class! If I ever get to the U.S. I would love to visit MoMa. I can’t believe they let you take photos, here in Australua you can’t do that at any gallery.
I love that you can take a class! If I ever get to the U.S. I would love to visit MoMa. I can’t believe they let you take photos, here in Australua you can’t do that at any gallery.
I love that you can take a class! If I ever get to the U.S. I would love to visit MoMa. I can’t believe they let you take photos, here in Australua you can’t do that at any gallery.
I love that you can take a class! If I ever get to the U.S. I would love to visit MoMa. I can’t believe they let you take photos, here in Australua you can’t do that at any gallery.
I enjoy Cubism and have tried doing it myself – very challenging! I SO envy your proximity to these amazing classes.
I enjoy Cubism and have tried doing it myself – very challenging! I SO envy your proximity to these amazing classes.
I enjoy Cubism and have tried doing it myself – very challenging! I SO envy your proximity to these amazing classes.
I enjoy Cubism and have tried doing it myself – very challenging! I SO envy your proximity to these amazing classes.
I enjoy Cubism and have tried doing it myself – very challenging! I SO envy your proximity to these amazing classes.
I enjoy Cubism and have tried doing it myself – very challenging! I SO envy your proximity to these amazing classes.
I absolutely love cubism. What a fascinating class! Thanks for sharing your experience and I’m glad you were able to gain a new appreciation for the movement even though it’s not your cup of tea. 🙂
I absolutely love cubism. What a fascinating class! Thanks for sharing your experience and I’m glad you were able to gain a new appreciation for the movement even though it’s not your cup of tea. 🙂
I absolutely love cubism. What a fascinating class! Thanks for sharing your experience and I’m glad you were able to gain a new appreciation for the movement even though it’s not your cup of tea. 🙂
I absolutely love cubism. What a fascinating class! Thanks for sharing your experience and I’m glad you were able to gain a new appreciation for the movement even though it’s not your cup of tea. 🙂
I absolutely love cubism. What a fascinating class! Thanks for sharing your experience and I’m glad you were able to gain a new appreciation for the movement even though it’s not your cup of tea. 🙂
I absolutely love cubism. What a fascinating class! Thanks for sharing your experience and I’m glad you were able to gain a new appreciation for the movement even though it’s not your cup of tea. 🙂
Julie have you figured out what it is about cubism that you don’t like? In other words why? Just curious. Aka Teachers Pet
Julie have you figured out what it is about cubism that you don’t like? In other words why? Just curious. Aka Teachers Pet
Julie have you figured out what it is about cubism that you don’t like? In other words why? Just curious. Aka Teachers Pet
Julie have you figured out what it is about cubism that you don’t like? In other words why? Just curious. Aka Teachers Pet
Julie have you figured out what it is about cubism that you don’t like? In other words why? Just curious. Aka Teachers Pet
Julie have you figured out what it is about cubism that you don’t like? In other words why? Just curious. Aka Teachers Pet
Can’t you just picture Picasso and Braque sitting in a cafe, knocking back an adult beverage, sketching on napkins and inventing Cubism? And the results in their paintings are so different! It is also interesting to see the results of their invention when other artists do it. Thanks so much for sharing, Julie!
Can’t you just picture Picasso and Braque sitting in a cafe, knocking back an adult beverage, sketching on napkins and inventing Cubism? And the results in their paintings are so different! It is also interesting to see the results of their invention when other artists do it. Thanks so much for sharing, Julie!
Can’t you just picture Picasso and Braque sitting in a cafe, knocking back an adult beverage, sketching on napkins and inventing Cubism? And the results in their paintings are so different! It is also interesting to see the results of their invention when other artists do it. Thanks so much for sharing, Julie!
Can’t you just picture Picasso and Braque sitting in a cafe, knocking back an adult beverage, sketching on napkins and inventing Cubism? And the results in their paintings are so different! It is also interesting to see the results of their invention when other artists do it. Thanks so much for sharing, Julie!
Can’t you just picture Picasso and Braque sitting in a cafe, knocking back an adult beverage, sketching on napkins and inventing Cubism? And the results in their paintings are so different! It is also interesting to see the results of their invention when other artists do it. Thanks so much for sharing, Julie!
Can’t you just picture Picasso and Braque sitting in a cafe, knocking back an adult beverage, sketching on napkins and inventing Cubism? And the results in their paintings are so different! It is also interesting to see the results of their invention when other artists do it. Thanks so much for sharing, Julie!
Cubism is definitely not for me but I enjoyed your post and looking at all of your photos. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Cubism is definitely not for me but I enjoyed your post and looking at all of your photos. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Cubism is definitely not for me but I enjoyed your post and looking at all of your photos. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Cubism is definitely not for me but I enjoyed your post and looking at all of your photos. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Cubism is definitely not for me but I enjoyed your post and looking at all of your photos. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Cubism is definitely not for me but I enjoyed your post and looking at all of your photos. Thank you for sharing your experience.
not a fan, but it is cool to see all the variations of it and your experience with the class
not a fan, but it is cool to see all the variations of it and your experience with the class
not a fan, but it is cool to see all the variations of it and your experience with the class
not a fan, but it is cool to see all the variations of it and your experience with the class
not a fan, but it is cool to see all the variations of it and your experience with the class
not a fan, but it is cool to see all the variations of it and your experience with the class
Not a huge fan of cubism. The more colorful ones by student were okay, but it doesn’t get my artsy mojo going. Though being able to walk around at your leisure and really close to the paintings does have its perks! Thanks for sharing.
Not a huge fan of cubism. The more colorful ones by student were okay, but it doesn’t get my artsy mojo going. Though being able to walk around at your leisure and really close to the paintings does have its perks! Thanks for sharing.
Not a huge fan of cubism. The more colorful ones by student were okay, but it doesn’t get my artsy mojo going. Though being able to walk around at your leisure and really close to the paintings does have its perks! Thanks for sharing.
Not a huge fan of cubism. The more colorful ones by student were okay, but it doesn’t get my artsy mojo going. Though being able to walk around at your leisure and really close to the paintings does have its perks! Thanks for sharing.
Not a huge fan of cubism. The more colorful ones by student were okay, but it doesn’t get my artsy mojo going. Though being able to walk around at your leisure and really close to the paintings does have its perks! Thanks for sharing.
Not a huge fan of cubism. The more colorful ones by student were okay, but it doesn’t get my artsy mojo going. Though being able to walk around at your leisure and really close to the paintings does have its perks! Thanks for sharing.
Julie, who is the artist/and what is the name of the painting that is about 6th or 7th- it’s. the black and white painting that you have after the Picasso three musicians painting. Thanks!
Julie, who is the artist/and what is the name of the painting that is about 6th or 7th- it’s. the black and white painting that you have after the Picasso three musicians painting. Thanks!
Julie, who is the artist/and what is the name of the painting that is about 6th or 7th- it’s. the black and white painting that you have after the Picasso three musicians painting. Thanks!
Julie, who is the artist/and what is the name of the painting that is about 6th or 7th- it’s. the black and white painting that you have after the Picasso three musicians painting. Thanks!
Julie, who is the artist/and what is the name of the painting that is about 6th or 7th- it’s. the black and white painting that you have after the Picasso three musicians painting. Thanks!
Julie, who is the artist/and what is the name of the painting that is about 6th or 7th- it’s. the black and white painting that you have after the Picasso three musicians painting. Thanks!
Really interesting and cool. Thanks for sharing your experience and your photos. I don’t really know enough about it but I find them interesting. The cubism paintings I mean. I really like your canvas. Michelle t
Really interesting and cool. Thanks for sharing your experience and your photos. I don’t really know enough about it but I find them interesting. The cubism paintings I mean. I really like your canvas. Michelle t
Really interesting and cool. Thanks for sharing your experience and your photos. I don’t really know enough about it but I find them interesting. The cubism paintings I mean. I really like your canvas. Michelle t
Really interesting and cool. Thanks for sharing your experience and your photos. I don’t really know enough about it but I find them interesting. The cubism paintings I mean. I really like your canvas. Michelle t
Really interesting and cool. Thanks for sharing your experience and your photos. I don’t really know enough about it but I find them interesting. The cubism paintings I mean. I really like your canvas. Michelle t
Really interesting and cool. Thanks for sharing your experience and your photos. I don’t really know enough about it but I find them interesting. The cubism paintings I mean. I really like your canvas. Michelle t
This was so fascinating! Thank you for sharing!!!
This was so fascinating! Thank you for sharing!!!
This was so fascinating! Thank you for sharing!!!
This was so fascinating! Thank you for sharing!!!
This was so fascinating! Thank you for sharing!!!
This was so fascinating! Thank you for sharing!!!
I don’t respond to Cubism because, for me, it lacks emotion. After studying Cubism a bit I learned that it was a purely intellectual exercise for Braque and Picasso. I don’t respond to that in art. I want emotion and story.
I don’t respond to Cubism because, for me, it lacks emotion. After studying Cubism a bit I learned that it was a purely intellectual exercise for Braque and Picasso. I don’t respond to that in art. I want emotion and story.
I don’t respond to Cubism because, for me, it lacks emotion. After studying Cubism a bit I learned that it was a purely intellectual exercise for Braque and Picasso. I don’t respond to that in art. I want emotion and story.
I don’t respond to Cubism because, for me, it lacks emotion. After studying Cubism a bit I learned that it was a purely intellectual exercise for Braque and Picasso. I don’t respond to that in art. I want emotion and story.
I don’t respond to Cubism because, for me, it lacks emotion. After studying Cubism a bit I learned that it was a purely intellectual exercise for Braque and Picasso. I don’t respond to that in art. I want emotion and story.
I don’t respond to Cubism because, for me, it lacks emotion. After studying Cubism a bit I learned that it was a purely intellectual exercise for Braque and Picasso. I don’t respond to that in art. I want emotion and story.