Blue Period
Rose Period
African Influence
Cubism
Neoclassicism & Surrealism
100

Why is this period called the "Blue Period"? 

Picasso used mostly variations of blues when painting during this period. 

100

Why is this period called the "Rose Period"?

Picasso used mostly reds, oranges, and pinks when painting during this period. 

100

Why is this period called the "African Influenced Period"?

During this period of time, Picasso work was influenced by African art and sculptures. 

100

Why is this period called "Cubism"?

Picasso painted art pieces with shapes such as cubes to depict a picture. 

100

Why is this period called the Neoclassicism and Surrealism period? 

When it came to Neoclassicism, Picasso was focused on creating pieces with classical styles. When it came to Surrealism, Picasso focused on making pieces that were surprising, chaotic, and depictions of reality. 

200

Is this piece of art from the Blue period? If not, what period?

No, this piece of art is from the Rose Period. 

200

Is this piece of art from the Rose Period? If not, what period is it from? 

No, this piece of art is from Picasso's African Influenced period.

200

What did the public and critics think about this period? 

The public and critics rejected the pieces of art from this period. 

200

Is this piece of art from Picasso's cubism period? If not, what period is it from? 

Yes, this piece is from the Cubism period. 


(you can tell by the shapes of the objects in the piece)

200

Does this piece by Picasso represent Neoclassicism or Surrealism? 


This is a Neoclassicism styled piece. 

300

What emotions did Picasso associate the Blue period with? Name two. 

The blue period is associated with depression, sadness, loneliness and grief. 

300

What prompted the Rose period?

Picasso fell in love with someone and this love helped him have a brighter outlook on life. Love was a common theme in this period, along with circus preformers.

300

Was African Influenced art popular among other artists during this time period?

Yes, many artists enjoyed created art that was based on African paintings and sculptures. 

300

What are the two types of Cubism that Picasso explored?

1) Analytical Cubism

2) Synthetic Cubism

300

After what World War did Picasso start creating Neoclassicism styled pieces? 

World War I

400

Picasso had a friend die during the time frame of this period, what effect did it have on the art during the period?

The death of Picasso's friend took a huge toll on him and for a period of time during this period Picasso created art that represented loss, grief, and sadness. It was also a huge factor that contributed to his depression during this period which affected his art.

400

What was the name of Picasso's lover that influenced this period of art?

Fernande Olivier

400

Picasso's art piece, "Les Demoiselles d’Avignon" was based off of what items? 


This piece of art was based on and influenced by Iberian sculptures.

400

During this period of art, did Picasso use a lot of color or very little? 

During this period Picasso used little color in his pieces. They tended to be shades of brown or gray. 

400

What makes this piece classify as Surrealism? Name one reason. 

1) Alteration of reality 

2) It is abstract

3) has a chaotic nature

500

What years did Picasso's Blue period take place?

(1901-1904)

500

What years did Picasso's Rose period take place?

(1904-1906)

500

What years did Picasso's African Influenced period take place?

(1907-1909)

500

What years did Picasso's Cubism period take place?

(1907-1919)

500

What years did Picasso's Neoclassicism and Surrealism period take place? 

(1919-1929)