For example, if the object expressed in the image below is a musical instrument – like a violin – then a cut out of musical notation might be used as the body of the violin, or actual wood, or a simulated print of wood (a sign) might be substituted.
Analytical cubism was concerned with 3D illusion using 2D materials of paint and canvas, where synthetic cubism was concerned with 3D simulation using sign and symbols and actual materials.
Here are some early examples of synthetic cubism:
Synthetic (Symbol-Based) Cubism
As you can see, collage is a strong component of synthetic cubism, using signs and symbols and visual elements that stand-in for actual physical components..
Seventh
The subsequent part of the Portrait of the Muscian is to re-create it again as a Musical Portrait from a synthetic cubist point of view. The portrait will still be a physical representation, but this time using sign and symbol as a simulated body part and/or a musical characteristic, to visually signify the artist performing. In this version you may want to add visual elements and context from your original Visual Logic cover design(s).
Project Schedule
Revamped Musician Block-in Tuesday, April 18th Post on Blog
w/ Synthetic Elements
- Due Beginning of Class
- Critique- Due Beginning of Class
Past Student Examples of a Synthetic Cubist Portrait
