Cubism
Although it began to develop in the early 20th century, the art movement known as Cubism is generally accepted to have started around 1910, spearheaded by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Cubism is best known for its new approach to portraying reality which includes depicting subjects simultaneously from several different angles. The description was intended to capture the essence of form and space while deliberately attempting to distort how one would perceive and understand things.
Cubism at its height between 1907 and 1920 was one of the greatest revolutions in art which ushered in a new world of creativity that gave birth to later movements, such as Futurism and Constructivism. The two main phases of the movement - analytical and synthetic - represented significant achievements where the first phase emphasized bringing parts into geometric shapes, and the latter phase offered reintegration of these shapes into organized structures.
Famous Cubists include Juan Gris, Fernand Léger, and Robert Delaunay who added Renaissance touches to these transitions. Bold usage of color and innovative forms along with texture designs raised the possibilities of creativity more than ever in the frame of Cubism.
Simply put, cubism transformed the boundaries of representation and perception and continues to do so even in modern eras. It exceptionally stands out as a movement in the history of art. Today, it serves as an example of innovation and creativity, having a lasting impact on cultural phenomena.
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