Synthetic Cubism
Cubist Art is an avant-garde art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by its departure from traditional perspective, and instead depicting subjects from multiple angles simultaneously, resulting in fragmented and abstracted forms. Pioneered by artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, Cubism sought to challenge conventional notions of representation, form, and space, seeking to express the inherent complexity and multi-dimensionality of reality. Drawing from various sources such as African art, Paul Cézanne's post-impressionist paintings, and theories of relativity, Cubism introduced a new visual language that has had a profound impact on modern and contemporary art. It is known for its use of geometric shapes, bold colors, and overlapping planes, creating a dynamic interplay between form and void, surface and depth, and objectivity and subjectivity.