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Cubism is one of the first modern art movements, emerging in the early 20th century and transforming the perception of art.

The name "Cubism" comes from the word "cube", referring to the sharp, geometric shapes in the artworks.

The goal of Cubism is to present reality from multiple angles simultaneously, not just from a single traditional viewpoint.

Cubism emphasizes "flat space", abandoning the illusion of depth.

Cubism is not an imitation of nature but a new structure for seeing and interpreting it.

In Cubist works, objects are broken into geometric components and reassembled into new compositions.

Colors are usually muted and earthy, especially in Analytical Cubism.

In Synthetic Cubism, collage and real materials like newspaper, wood, and fabric became common.

Straight and angular lines replace curves.

Harsh contrasts of light and shadow are removed, and lighting is spread evenly.

Pablo Picasso is credited with initiating Cubism with Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (1907).

Georges Braque worked closely with Picasso and played a vital role in developing the style.

Juan Gris, Fernand Léger, and Albert Gleizes were other prominent Cubists.

The golden years of Cubism were between 1907 and 1914, before World War I.

World War I scattered Cubist artists and diminished the movement’s momentum.

Cubism was influenced by mathematical theories and non-Euclidean geometry.

Inspired by Paul Cézanne, it continued the analytical representation of volume and form.

Cubism helped shape Futurism, Dadaism, Constructivism, and Abstract Art.

It also impacted architecture and design, notably in Le Corbusier’s works.

Today, Cubism is seen as a major shift from representational to conceptual and structural art.