Cubism (1907-1914)

Cubism was a revolutionary art movement that emerged in Paris in the early 20th century. It was founded by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque and is considered one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century.
 
Cubism was characterized by the use of geometric shapes and the fragmentation of form. The movement rejected traditional methods of representing reality and instead sought to depict objects from multiple perspectives simultaneously, emphasizing the two-dimensional surface of the canvas rather than the illusion of depth.
 
The main artists of the cubism art movement include Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Juan Gris, Robert Delaunay, Francis Picabia, Marcel Duchamp, Georges Valmier, Albert Gleizes, Jean Metzinger, André Derain.
 
Some of the iconic artworks from the cubism art movement include:
  • "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" by Pablo Picasso
  • "Violin and Candlestick" by Georges Braque
  • "Man with a Guitar" by Georges Braque
  • "Still Life with Chair Caning" by Pablo Picasso
  • "Mandolin and Clarinet" by Juan Gris
  • "The City" by Fernand Léger
  • "The Portuguese" by Georges Braque
  • "Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2" by Marcel Duchamp
  • "Femme au Cheval" by Marcel Duchamp-Villon
  • "La Vie" by Pablo Picasso
 
The cultural, political and economic context of the cubism art movement was characterized by rapid changes and upheavals. The movement emerged in the early 20th century, a time of significant cultural and intellectual change, as well as political and economic instability. The First World War had a significant impact on the movement, as many of the artists involved in cubism were drafted into military service, and the conflict brought an end to the optimistic and experimental spirit that had characterized the pre-war period. Nonetheless, cubism had a profound impact on the development of modern art, and its legacy can still be seen in contemporary art today.
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Posted in 20th Century on March 13 2023 at 06:06 PM