Analytic Cubism: Fragmentation and Conceptual Seeing

With Braque, Picasso fractures objects into planes and facets. The palette tightens; the composition becomes grammatical—a syntax of parts and associations.

🧩 Toolkit

• Limited palette (umbra, greys, earths)
• Planes and facets
• Lettering hints and analytical labels

Gallery Notes

• Low‑glare lighting preserves micro‑contrast.
• Reading aids: wall diagrams for facet logic.

Quick Facts

$$ \text{Facet Density} = \frac{F}{A} quad F=\text{facets},\ A=\text{area} $$