ABSTRACT

Born: May 13, 1882; Argenteuil, France Died: August 31, 1963; Paris, France Area of Achievement: Art Contribution: Braque cofounded cubism with his

friend, Pablo Picasso. Braque is best known, however, as a master of the still life, which constituted approximately two-thirds of his output. His paintings are famous for their discipline, rationality, classical lines, and subdued colors.