Cubism

Cubism, an avant-garde art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, primarily between 1907 and 1914, is characterized by its revolutionary approach to representation and form. Pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, Cubism deconstructs objects into geometric shapes and reassembles them on a two-dimensional plane, challenging traditional perspectives and the illusion of depth. This movement is marked by its exploration of multiple viewpoints, abstraction, and the fragmentation of form, often incorporating elements of collage and text. Cubism's thematic focus on the interplay between reality and perception significantly influenced subsequent art movements, including Futurism, Constructivism, and Surrealism, and laid the groundwork for the development of modern art by questioning the conventions of visual representation.