How did Pablo Picasso and Edward Hopper take different approaches in the way that they depicted space in their paintings? Two paintings, Nighthawks by Edward Hopper and Portrait of Ambroise Vollard by Pablo Picasso

Hopper used simple shapes that flatten the space; Picasso used dramatic lighting to create depth.

Hopper used a subtle color palette which flattens the space; Picasso used interlacing lines to create depth.

Hopper used strong light and dark contrast to create depth; Picasso fractured shapes to flatten the space.

Hopper blended his figures with the background; Picasso cast his figure in light against a dark background.