plate no. 0094

Architectural Form of Future Ideal Landscape

Enrico Prampolini, 1921

oilCubismcityscapecityscapearchitecturebuildingsmountainsgeometric shapesabstract

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in geometric abstraction and color blocking. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic geometric shapes and their placement on the canvas.
step 02
Divide the canvas into distinct areas representing buildings, mountains, and sky.
step 03
Start by blocking in the largest areas with their respective base colors.
step 04
Mix and apply the various shades and tones within each area, maintaining clean edges.
step 05
Pay attention to the color relationships between adjacent shapes.
step 06
Add details like windows and arches using darker or contrasting colors.
step 07
Refine the edges of the shapes for a crisp, geometric look.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the depth and form.

color palette

primary · ochre · grey · brown · green

secondary · blue · yellow · orange · red

Mix various shades of browns and greys by combining primary colors with white and black. Achieve the muted blues and greens by mixing primary colors and adding white to soften the intensity.

techniques