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Cubism: The Breakdown of Form
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Fernand Léger
Léger's brand of Cubism involved bold colors and a focus on cylindrical forms. He called his style 'Tubism'. Notable work: Contrast of Forms (1913).
Robert Delaunay
Delaunay was noted for his vibrant color and the expressive dynamism of his form of Cubism, which he called Orphism. Notable work: Simultaneous Windows on the City (1912).
Maria Blanchard
Blanchard was a Spanish Cubist painter known for her involvement in the Parisian avant-garde and her unique interpretations of still life and portrait. Notable work: Cubist Composition (1916).
Roger de La Fresnaye
De La Fresnaye was a French Cubist painter known for incorporating a strong sense of structure into his works. Notable work: The Conquest of the Air (1913).
Pablo Picasso
Cubism is an early-20th-century avant-garde art movement that revolutionized European painting and sculpture, characterized by fragmented subjects with multiple viewpoints. Notable work: Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907).
Henri Laurens
Laurens was a Cubist sculptor and illustrator who later incorporated elements of Surrealism and Constructivism. Notable work: The Guitar (1919).
Jacques Villon
Initially a graphic artist, Villon expanded into Cubism and was known for his detailed and delicate portrayal of the human figure. Notable work: Portrait of M. J. B. (1912).
Jean Metzinger
Metzinger played a pivotal role in the development of Cubism and its theorization. His work often explored the geometry of the human figure and landscape. Notable work: Le goûter (Tea Time) (1911).
Louis Marcoussis
Born Ludwik Markus, Marcoussis was a Polish-born French Cubist painter who later became associated with the Section d'Or group. Notable work: The Bar (Le Bar) (1919).
Georges Braque
Co-initiator of Cubism alongside Picasso, Braque's work focused on the deconstruction and reconstruction of objects using monochromatic color palettes. Notable work: Houses at L’Estaque (1908).
Juan Gris
A Spanish painter who developed a personal Cubist style that was distinguished by its clarity and precision. Notable work: Portrait of Picasso (1912).
Albert Gleizes
Gleizes was a major exponent of Cubism, focusing on the abstract qualities of painting and the experience of simultaneous multiplicity. Notable work: La Femme aux Phlox (1910).
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