Cubism

Cubism is an early 20th-century art style which originated in France, pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. It revolutionized European painting and sculpture and inspired related movements in music, literature and architecture.

History

Cubism has been considered the most influential art movement of the 20th century. The term is broadly used in association with a wide variety of art produced in Paris (Montmartre, Montparnasse, and Puteaux) during the 1910s and extending through the 1920s.

Characteristics

The main characteristics of Cubism include the use of geometric shapes, interlocking planes, and, later, collage. Unlike some art styles, Cubism does not attempt to create an illusion of depth, or perspective. Rather, it portrays different viewpoints of objects and figures as if they had been pieced together from multiple angles.

Influences

Cubism was influenced by African art, by the work of Paul Cézanne, who emphasized the underlying architecture of nature, and by the Fauvist use of color.

Legacy

Cubism continues to inspire the work of many contemporary artists, who keep its aesthetic alive through their art.

See also

• Pablo Picasso
• Georges Braque
• Art movement
• 20th-century art

External links

• Cubism on WikiMD

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