Guitar with Inlays

What do you think about Cubism?

You can like it or not, but undoubtedly, it is one of the most (if not THE most) important styles of modern art. The artwork we present today showcases Juan Gris's exceptional skill in Synthetic Cubism, a movement that marked a departure from the highly fragmented compositions of earlier Cubist phases. In Synthetic Cubism, artists began by simplifying and enlarging fragments, gradually moving towards a more cohesive and unified portrayal of subjects without reverting to naturalism. Despite this unified appearance, the composition remains complex; objects are constructed from their various segments, leading to intentional disproportion, asymmetry, and the use of multiple perspectives. Gris's canvas exemplifies these characteristics, displaying distortions and a collection of viewpoints described as "flat, tilted architectures." This approach allows each element to be observed from multiple angles, weaving together diverse notions of time and perspectives within the painting's space.

Today is an important anniversary for all fans of Cubism—Georges Braque, another important painter of this style, was born on this day in 1882. On this occasion we have -30% off our online course on Cubism!

P.S. If you want to get to know Georges Braque's art a bit more on the occasion of his birthday, here's all you need to know about it!