A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Eleanor De Laittre is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her variety of paintings, some (if not most) of which were influenced by Cubism.

The goal of this lesson is to explore the concepts of surrealism and early cubism that Chagall portrayed in his work. Students will create works of art inspired by artist Marc Chagall's painting I and the Village.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Jean Carlu is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with Cubism.

Provides a biography of the artist, Lyonel Feininger.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Paul Klee, a Swiss painter whose work was influenced by cubism, expressionism and surrealism.

This site, which is provided for by WebMuseum, gives a short biography of the artist Stuart Davis and a gallery of 12 of his works.

Poet and mentor Ezra Pound is the focus of this brief biography highlighting his works and energy for new artistic movements of the early twentieth century. Click on "Ezra Pound Activities" for related materials.

A unit on the Mexican artist, Diego Rivera, that could be adapted to various grades. Includes lesson plans, a glossary, a bibliography for teachers and students, and plenty of information on Diego Rivera.

Feminist and modernist, Gertrude Stein is featured in this biography for her contributions of many literary genres as well as being a mentor to many twentieth century writers. See "Gertrude Stein Activities" for related materials.

This resource provides "Still Life with a Beer Mug" by French cubist painter Fernand Leger. An image file along with information about the artist and the artwork provide an excellent resource on the topic.

A wonderful site describing Pablo Picasso's "Guernica," a mural he created for the 1937 World's Fair. The resource examines the civil war raging in Picasso's homeland of Spain and the frustration he felt toward the violence taking place...

This site was created by The Web Museum, about the Russian painter and designer, Kasimir Malevich (1878-1935 CE). Provides information about his life, examples of his work, and a few links to more information.

Exhibition focuses on two cubist works by Picasso that showcase the artist's incessant inventiveness with traditional media and found objects.

This website alphabetizes and briefly describes all the major movements in the history of visual arts. Good for use as a general reference for Art History studies and the study of historically based painting and art.

An insightful biography of Picasso (1881-1973 CE) by a museum curator, with critical analysis of several famous works interspersed throughout. Excellent discussion of Picasso's artistic influences. Includes reproductions of a few of his...

Biographical account covers the life and career of Georges Braque, a 20th-century French painter, and co-founder of the Cubist movement.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Jacob Lawrence, African-American painter of the 20th century.