The Cubist school is a French artistic trend that emerged in the early 20th century, basing artworks primarily on geometric shapes. This school was founded on the belief in the crystalline theory, which considers geometry as the essence of bodies.
Features of Cubist Style:
Cubism predominantly adopted straight and curved lines, using cylindrical or spherical shapes. It featured squares and flat geometric shapes surrounding the subject, with varied geometric spaces based on different lines, shapes, and orientations.
Timeline of Cubist School:
The initial phase of Cubism began between 1907 and 1909, led by artist Cezanne. The second phase, Analytical Cubism, started around 1910-1912, analyzing shapes in nature and reconstructing them in a new manner. The third phase, Synthetic Cubism, emerged between 1913 and 1914, focusing on cohesive and clearly defined compositions through cubist lines.
Cubist Artists:
Pablo Picasso is the most renowned artist associated with this school, alongside Georges Braque, Fernand Leger, and Jacques Villon. Cubism also influenced modern architectural design.
Cubism in Architecture:
Cubism appeared as one of the modern architectural schools in the early 20th century. According to the famous statement by Cezanne, "the sphere, the cylinder, and the cone" are the essence of nature. The Cubist school of visual art arose from a kind of confusion in understanding this phrase, as its purpose was not to impose these geometric shapes onto nature, but to explore the secrets of beauty hidden behind superficial images.