THE CUBIST EPOCH

by Douglas Cooper

Cubism was one of the most important and influential movements in twentieth-century art. In the eight years between 1906 and 1914, Cubism - Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in particular - was to change the technique and form of painting, radically and for ever. Originating in Paris, the movement became a truly international force, and one with a profound impact on human visual experience. This book, illustrated with over 300 photographs, presents a vivid personal evocation of Cubism as a historic and aesthetic force.

Genres: Art

Paperback

First published August 1, 2013

Reviews

[AC · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice complement to Golding — though just a bit facile, where Golding is sometimes overly dense. Here, too, I was primarily concerned with the chapter (1) dealing with Analytical Cubism. Ch. 2 then takes up the “school” in Paris from 1906-1914 (to which Picasso and Braque did not belong); Ch. 3, Cubism outside of France; and Ch. 4, Picasso, Braque, and Gris from 1914-1921 (the Synthetic phase). Nice reproductions, well integrated into the text.

[Chris Schaffer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mostly Picasso and Braque. meh

[That70sheidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this is a long book filled with many full names and full dates and tons of facts, just when I thought I couldn't take anymore and my mind started wandering some little "AH HA!" tidbit was revealed and I was pulled back into history. A good primer for those interested in Cubism, but I can honestly say I still just don't get it!

[Pam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice plates.
This book is an accurate example of everything I hate about the field of Art History. It's hardly written in English, it's so dense. Art criticism is not rocket science, and shouldn't be as impenetrable. The book is all description with hardly any analysis- anyone with eyes doesn't need most of the words in the book. Ugh. At least the pictures are good.

[Kamee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book for my National History Day project. It was very useful, but not something I would suggest to pick up if you're looking for a good read.