How did Braque approach painting?
My approach was always one of intense observation and methodical deconstruction. I saw the act of painting as akin to sculpture or masonry – a process of carving away at superficial appearances to reveal the fundamental structure and relationships within a subject. I would dismantle forms, analyze their components, and then reassemble them on the canvas. This was not about blind imitation, but about understanding the essence of objects and the space they occupy. It was a rigorous, empirical process.
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