Cubism is modern art movement where artists represent the “total experience’ by showing multiple views simultaneously on the same canvas. Objects are broken down, analyzed and reassembled. Distinct characteristics of cubism include fragmented, geometric shapes, lack of depth, and multple viewpoints. Cubism revolutionized modern art and paved the way for many modern art movements.
Analytical Cubism (above): monochromatic muted color, overlapping planes, no distinct edges
Synthetic Cubism (above): collages, physical materials, more color, assemblage
Time Period: 1907-1921
Founders: Pablo Picasso and George Braque
Other Important Artists: Juan Gris, Fernand Leger, Roger de la Fresnaye
Media: Sculpture and Painting
Influences: Paul Cezanne, Pointillism, African Art and Masks
images: Olga’s Gallery