Cubism

Born in the early 1900s in Paris, Cubism was primarily founded by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. The term was coined critically by Louis Vauxcelles in 1908, when he described the fragmented and geometric forms of Braque’s works as “cubiche.”

Cubist art developed in two main phases:

• Analytical Cubism (1907–1912), characterized by a decomposition of reality into overlapping planes and monochromatic colors.
• Synthetic Cubism (from 1912 onward), which reintroduced color and used techniques such as collage to create simpler and more vibrant compositions.

Cubist art breaks with Renaissance perspective tradition and represents objects and figures from multiple viewpoints simultaneously. Shapes are simplified into cubes, cylinders, and geometric planes, creating works that invite the viewer to mentally reconstruct the image.

Moreover, Cubist subjects, whether still lifes, portraits, or landscapes, are no longer represented from a single viewpoint. The artist shows all sides of an object at the same time, creating a dynamic and innovative vision.

Main Cubist Artists

• Pablo Picasso: considered the father of Cubism, with works like Les Demoiselles d’Avignon marking the start of the Cubist revolution.
• Georges Braque: Picasso’s experimental partner, creator of famous Cubist still lifes.
• Juan Gris: known for his more orderly and colorful style, which defined the synthetic phase of the movement.

Today, cubist art continues to inspire designers, illustrators, and contemporary art enthusiasts.
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