META: Modern Europe through Art

 

  Module 1
 

Les Demoiselles d'AvignonLes Demoiselles d'Avignon by Pablo Picasso (1907)

Our first module probes the interplay between art, literature, and history during the years 1900-1910. In this period leading up to World War I, we examine the prevailing zeitgeist through themes in artistic and literary works. Instructors may use the suggested actvities and questions below to generate thoughtful discussion among their students.

> Lesson Plan: Activities and discussion questions (PDF)
> Featured Artwork: Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) by Pablo Picasso

additional examples of artwork from this period are found below

 
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roots of Modernism: 19th Century Progress and Industrialization Surrealism: the Reprieve Degenerate Art: Politics, Censorship, & Creation Dada: Reaction to the Great War Existentialism: Life After War
Roots of modernism




table of contents primary literary source english translation culural and historical context analysis of art work in historical context european events 1900-1910 united states events 1900-1910 relationship of art work to literary source

 

 


Femmes de Tahiti: Sur la plage by Paul Gauguin (1891) | enlarge

 

  


London Bridge by Andre Derain (1906) | enlarge


  


The Dessert: Harmony In Red by Henri Matisse (1908) | enlarge

 


The Algerian Woman by Henri Matisse (1909) | enlarge