Art HistoryCubism
Cubism is a 20th-century avant-garde art movement that revolutionized traditional visual representation through the use of geometric shapes, abstract forms, and fragmented imagery. Developed by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in the early 1900s, Cubist artists sought to depict subjects from multiple viewpoints simultaneously, challenging the viewer to reconsider their perception of reality. This innovative style of art often incorporated elements of collage and emphasized the flat, two-dimensional surface of the canvas. Cubism played a significant role in shaping modern art and continues to influence artists to this day.