Flashcard on Cubism, Distortion, and Hockney

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What is Cubism?

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A style where objects are depicted as flat, geometric shapes

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Who are the two main founders of Cubism?

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Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque

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David Hockney is most famous for his works in which style?

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Cubism and Pop Art

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What is "distortion" in art?

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The process of changing an object's shape or form to emphasize emotion or an idea

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Which of David Hockney’s works includes the use of Cubism-inspired techniques to show a scene from multiple viewpoints?

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Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)

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What is the key characteristic of Cubist art?

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Depiction of subjects from multiple angles at the same time

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Which of the following keywords is most closely related to Cubism? Linear perspective, Fragmentation, Harmony, Monochromatic

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Fragmentation

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How did David Hockney incorporate Cubism into his work?

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By breaking objects and people into geometric shapes

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What does the word "abstract" mean in art?

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Art that does not attempt to represent reality, focusing on shapes and forms

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In Hockney’s work, how did he show distortion and perspective?

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By using technology, like cameras and photo collages, to present new viewpoints