Braque

Georges Braque
Born	Georges Braque (1882-05-13)13 May 1882 Argenteuil, France
Died	31 August 1963(1963-08-31) (aged 81) Paris, France
Nationality	French
Known for	Painting, Sculpture
Notable work	Violin and Candlestick, Houses at l'Estaque
Movement	Cubism, Fauvism

Georges Braque (13 May 1882 – 31 August 1963) was a French painter, collage artist, draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor. His most important contributions to the history of art were in his alliance with Fauvism from 1906, and the role he played in the development of Cubism.

Early life

Braque was born in Argenteuil, Val-d'Oise, and grew up in Le Havre. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Le Havre from 1897 to 1899, and then moved to Paris to continue his studies at the Académie Humbert.

Career

Braque's early work was influenced by the Fauvist movement, characterized by bold colors and strong brushwork. He exhibited his Fauvist works in the Salon d'Automne in 1905. However, his style began to change after he encountered the work of Paul Cézanne. In 1907, Braque met Pablo Picasso, and the two artists began to develop a new style of painting that would come to be known as Cubism. This movement was characterized by the use of geometric shapes and a monochromatic color palette. Braque's works from this period include Violin and Candlestick and Houses at l'Estaque.

Later life and legacy

During World War I, Braque served in the French Army and was severely wounded. After the war, he continued to develop his style, incorporating elements of Surrealism and Expressionism. He also began to experiment with sculpture and collage. Braque's work had a significant influence on the development of modern art. He is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century, and his works are held in major museums around the world.

Related pages

• Cubism
• Fauvism
• Pablo Picasso
• Paul Cézanne
• Violin and Candlestick
• Houses at l'Estaque