George Braque
Although George Braque (May 13, 1882 - Aug. 31, 1963) was one of the most influential painters of the twentieth century his name is all but forgotten. He has received little credit for his efforts towards the creation of analytic cubism. Many art historians believe that his prestigious role as father of analytic cubism was cut short because of Picasso's fame. Many arguments have arisen asking the question: "Who is the father of cubism?" There is no doubt that Picasso started the spark which ignited modern art movements with the creation of "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.." But, soon after Picasso created this work Braque created "Houses at L'Estaque." This painting started the analytic phase of cubism. With this in mind, it can be stated that Picasso is the father of modern twentieth century art and Braque is the father of analytic cubism. George Braque is one of the most influential painters of the twentieth century. He co-worked with Picasso to create cubism and helped spark all the future art movements of the twentieth century. As well as this, he was the influence that made Picasso the fame that he was to become. Braque has never received the recognition he should have because of Picasso's fame, but his personal position in the ar
Though primarily a style associated with painting, Cubism also exerted a profound influence on 20th-century sculpture and architecture. " They are both leaders of cubism, but Braque was the first to create a cubist work, so he should receive the title of father of cubism. The curving rhythms have given way to a system of vertical and horizontal, broken only by the forty-five degree diagonals of roof-tops and trees. Chief among the sculptors who worked in this style are Alexander Archipenko, Raymond Duchamp-Villon, and Jacques Lipchitz. Picasso provided, with his proto-Cubist Demoiselles, the initial liberating shock. Braque undertook Vauxcelles criticisms, much like other movements of the past, and used it for the name of the movement. The adoption of the Cubist aesthetic by the architect Le Corbusier is reflected in the shapes of the houses he designed during the 1920s. Picasso took the title away from Braque when he was leading the movement during World War One. But, Braque left the art scene for four years and Picasso used this time to accelerate his career ahead of Braque. (Frank, 18) Rapidly, however, he moved away from austere geometry toward forms softened by looser drawing and freer brushwork; an example of the change is the 1919 Still Life with Playing Cards.
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