Message Board Topic: Picasso & Einstein

During the early 1900’s two men perhaps had the greatest impact on 20th century culture: Picasso and Einstein. They shared one thing in common: trying to find a way to describe how things can happen at the same time, in the same place. Einstein developed the Theory of Relativity (special and general) while Picasso co-developed Cubism with Georges Braque. They both were influenced by one man: a mathematician named Henri Poincare.

 

How do you think math could have helped Picasso and Einstein develop their ideas?

What do you think is the relationship between these two men?

How did they impact the 20th century?

Message Board Topic: Artistic Theory

Other disciplines like science, psychology, anthropology and sociology use a theory system. This means there is an initial premise or idea which guides the work. The standard system works something like this: 1) observations of the world inspire an idea, 2) a theory is constructed (this is a hypothesis or statement), 3) the theory is tested through practice or study and 4) the theory is solidified by combining the initial observations, hypotheses and studies in a single, succinct statement.

Artists use a similar mode, such as the futurist or surrealist manifestos. Describe in your own words a theory exhibited by: 1) current artist(s), 2) past artist(s) or 3) yourself (make sure to include the type or movement you follow).