Cubist

Definition

Cubist art is a style that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by the use of geometric shapes and multiple viewpoints to depict objects. It breaks down subjects into abstract forms and emphasizes the concept of seeing from different perspectives.

Related terms

Abstract: Artistic style that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to achieve its effect.

Collage: An artistic technique where various materials such as paper, fabric, or photographs are combined and glued onto a surface to create a new composition.

Analytical Cubism: A phase within Cubism where artists broke down objects into basic geometric forms and analyzed their structure from multiple viewpoints.