Books
  • Arnason,  H.H.  History of Modern Art.  New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc., 1998.

    •      Brand new book, discusses various art movements including cubism. Examines cubist paintings, sculptures, and digital art. Very effective portrayal of cubism by being an easy read and providing a multitude of examples.
  • Bowness,  Alan.  Modern European Art.  New York:  Thames of Hudson, Inc.,  1985.

    •       This book brings focus modern art movements in Europe such as Cubism. In-depth  information provided, divided into sections by art movement. Pays a lot of attention to recognizing various current European artists. Overall, small text, average  reproductions in black and white.
  • Fauchereau,  Serge.  Braque.  New York:  Pizzoli International Publications Inc.,  1987.

    •      It is a massive book that gives you an understanding of Georges Baroque, his life, and his contribution to Analytical Cubism. Very heavy on text, describing various pieces, his thoughts and quotes. Excellent color reprints of 158 pieces done by Baroque.
  • Hughes,  Robert.  The Shock of the New.  New York: Alfred A. Knopf Inc., 1991.

    •      An art reference book used to describe the history of modern art and cubism. Lengthy read, discusses history and founders of cubism and current artists.  Adequate amount of cubist pieces. They serve as examples which are printed large, providing reader with excellent opportunity to view the intricate detail.
  • Osborne,  Harold.  The Oxford Companion to Twentieth-Century Art.  New York: Oxford University Press, 1981.

    •      Encyclopedia-styled art reference book containing artists, art movements, and  other art-related terms. Very text heavy, containing inserts of various pieces of art. Information that is provided is not as in-depth though.
  • Russell, John.  The Meanings of Modern Art.  New York: Harper and Row Publishers, 1981.

    •      Appealing art book designed for anyone to learn about modern art. The author has won numerous awards for writing and publishing various art critiques. Organized by art movement and is easy to read and use, contains a satisfying amount of  images.
  • Tansey, Richard, and Fred Kleiner.  Gardner's Art Through the Ages.  New York:   Harcourt Brace & Co,  1996.

    •      Beautiful book in its eight edition. Contains 1,000 pages worth of art from the beginning until now, providing many colorful pieces along the way. Very easy read, in-depth, lists art movements chronologically.

 
Journals
 
  • Lim, Chinhong.  "Learning Art History Through Interpretation and Investigation."  School  Arts.  93  (April 1994): 29-31.

    •      Article written by a college professor who sought to teach college students cubism   by creating cubist pieces. Provides summaries of the history of cubism and the processes needed to create different projects for the different styles of cubism. Some of the student-produced cubist pieces were presented, instructions were a little vague.
  • Jencks, Charles. "Like a Crystal Multiplying Itself." TLS. (March 1993): 16-17.

    •      In-depth article about the history rise of Czech Cubism.  Analyzes various theories and approaches to Czech Cubism. Touches on many aspects of this movement in regards to architecture and furniture, and how it impacted the city of Prague. Very interesting and detailed article. 
  • MacRitchie, Lynn.  "Living with Cubism." Art in America.  81 (July 1993): 56-58.

    •      At the time of publication, the art exhibit, "Czech Cubism: Architecture and   Design" was presented at the Copper-Hewitt Museum. This article gives the historical information behind the exhibit and details the explosion of cubism in  Prague and all over the Czech Republic. Interesting read, provides a little detail of history behind specific pieces, but does not provide any pieces from the exhibit.
  • Ratcliffe, Garter.   "The Sibylline Modernism of Pablo Picasso."  Art in America.  84   (October 1996): 76-82.

    •      Review of the traveling exhibit, "Picasso & Portraiture," in the Museum of Modern Art of New York at the time of publication. Engaging article which gives some history of Picasso, history and stories behind his pieces,  and critiques of the pieces in his exhibit. The descriptions are extensive, good review of the exhibit accompanied by great illustrations of the pieces.
  • Schwartz, Sanford.  "Married... with Cubism: Picasso and Braque at MOMA, Stroke by   Stroke." The New Republic.  201 (December 1989):  28-31.

    •      This exhibit, also at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), featured Picasso and  Baroque. The article describes how they both interacted and contributed to the development of cubism. Also gives interesting facts about their respective lives and brief critiques of select pieces. No examples of the pieces in the exhibit were reproduced.

Internet
 

  • Achten, Henri. "Czech Cubism Image Tour" Available [Online]:  <http://lava.ds.arch.tue.nl/gallery/praha/tcubism.html> [9 May 1999]

    •      This website presents various structures in Prague. There is not much information here except for a variety of images and their accompanying names and architects. The images are of excellent quality and were used to design this site. 
  • Delahunt, Michael.  12  February  1999.  "Cubism" Available [Online]:     <http://www.artlex.com/>  [28 February 1999]

    •      This site offers a comprehensive online dictionary of art. It can used by anyone, especially artists, students and educators. Easy to use, words are listed  alphabetically or listed under categories in a frame window. Provides general description of cubism and its different styles and it also includes numerous color examples.
  • Ellipsis London. "Prague" Available [Online]:  <http://www.ellipsis.com/guides/prague/index.html#top> [9 May 1999]

    •      Although difficult to navigate through, it is an online guide to architecture. Provides short intros, bios, and info, but not as detailed as a researcher would require. Also provides a multitude of pictures, but some are upclose shots, not showing the entire building.

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