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Your qualifier should put limits on your argument. You should have argued consistently that abstract sculpture would not have developed without the influence of cubism. You need to recognise in the qualifier that 'primitive art' and surrealism also were key player in the development of abstract sculpture. The quote below shows how Giacometti had a brief encounter with cubism before moving on to works that had a more surrealist content. You could choose a number of sculptors who moved through an cubist phase to some other form of sculpture.

You need to
 * put limits on your claim
 * refine the information of sculptors already presented or
 * introduce new sculptors.

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In 1922, Alberto Giacometti moved to Paris, where he studied under Antoine Bourdelle at the Académie de la Grande-Chaumière. Influenced by sculptors such as Jacques Lipchitz and Ossip Zadkine, the maker of Verwoeste Stad (a sculpture about the city of Rotterdam, bombed during the second World War), Giacometti becomes acquainted with Cubism and begins to experiment with composition. The moment he breaks away from these artists and initial role models, he discovers African art, a significant source of inspiration to many artists of his time. The mix of influences, taken from his classical education, Cubism and primitive art led to his first large-scale female figures, including ‘Femme cuillère'.

B. Liam

Although cubism had a large influence on abstract sculptures it can be said that primitive art also had a major influence. Many abstract artworks were affected by this primitive art style that included African, terracotta sculptures and tribal art. A major abstract artist affected by this primitive movement was Pablo Picasso mainly because he was searching for a new dimension of cubism. However, the evidence still strongly supports the claim that the major influence of abstract sculptures was cubism.

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B. Daniel The influence of cubism can definitely be seen in the development of abstract art; however, it may not have been the only influence. Cubism itself was ‘influenced by Primitivism in terms of the simplified figure, and to make the simplified figure by using compositional ways.’ Picasso himself was said to have been influenced by the primitive artwork of African tribes therefore it could be argued that this artwork also influenced the development of abstract sculpture. The cubism movement also only lasted for a short time with most dispersing after World War 1; however the way in which the artists of this group moved away from visual realism has definitely influenced the art of the 20th century.

Good Daniel.

S. Daniel Although cubism had a major impact on abstract sculptures there are other art forms that may have promoted abstract sculptures. One example is primitive art. Some abstract artworks that were affected by primitive art styles include African and terracotta sculptures as well as tribal arts. Pablo Picasso was somewhat influenced by primitive art styles from African tribes. However it is clear that most evidence points to cubism being the greatest impact on the 20th century abstract sculptures.

Good Daniel Z. G. Tom Although cubism had a rather large influence on abstract sculptures, it can also be said that primitive art had nearly the same influence. Many Cubist artists were affected by primitive art styles such as African, An example of this is Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon painting which Cleary shows the use of primitive art alongside cubistic art. Although primitive art was a minor influence the key influence was definitely cubism

Tom. Good but use sculptures to qualify your argument.

Z. H. Christian Although it is clear that cubism was responsible for the development of abstract sculpture, it was not the only influence. Primitive art was an art form followed by the most respected cubists, and could therefore be considered another inspirational art form to abstract sculptors. Although primitive art did have an impact on cubism, its impact on abstract sculpture was through cubism, and therefore cannot be considered to have had any direct effect on abstract sculpture.

Because you have argued the case for cubism it doesn't negate a parallel case for primitive art or surrealism. I think that primitive did have a direct effect on abstract sculpture just as cubism did.

Z. P. Stephen Although many abstract arts were influenced by Cubism, many were also influenced by other art forms of the time. Primitive art was one such art form that was able to make an impact on many other styles. It was also able to influence Picasso and his work on the “  Les Demoiselles d'Avignon”. Many art forms were able to inspire abstract sculptures, but Cubism was still the predominate beneficiary towards the development of abstract sculptures.

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Z. S. Archie The claim ‘that abstract sculpture owes its existence to Cubism’ is on the whole true. However, as has been discussed, several cubist artists were inspired by African sculptures. It could be interpreted that the fundamental shapes of those sculptures inspired Cubism which in turn inspired Abstract Sculpture. Artists and art forms inspire other art forms leading to evolution of various forms of art. It is a never ending process and it is unlikely that there be no repetition in the cycle. However, when looking chronologically at what forms preceded others, evidence points towards the notion that Cubism led to the development of Abstract Art and Sculpture.

Excellent Archie.