For this class, we discussed cubism and art post-World War I. We looked at the two types of Cubism, Analytic and Synthetic. Analytic Cubism was an analysis of form. Forms were broken down into certain shape with a reduction of depth. These properties are evident in Braque’s The Portuguese and Picasso’s Ma Jolie. There was also a philosophical nature that of a simultaneity of experience created by Cubic paintings. Synthetic Cubism focused more on bringing pieces together, often in the form of a “papier collé”. We then looked at Futurism, which focused on avant garde art that was meant to shock the Bourgeoisie. Moving to post-war, we looked at Dada, which was characterized by its nonsensical nature. Influenced by the random destruction of war, Dada examines the mistrust of progress. Surrealism focused more on techniques to get the viewer in touch with the unconscious.