Definition

Noun: - The early phase of Cubism: A style of painting developed by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque between about 1908 and 1912. It is characterized by the analysis and fragmentation of three-dimensional forms into a complex two-dimensional pictorial structure of interlocking planes, often using a monochromatic color palette of browns, grays, and blacks.

Usage

• Analytical Cubism is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific art historical period and style.
• It is typically discussed in the context of modern art history, criticism, and theory.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to analyze form in the manner of Analytical Cubism": To break down and examine the structure of an object in a way that resembles this artistic technique.
  • The designer's sketches analyze form in the manner of Analytical Cubism, reducing the car to its essential geometric planes.

Variants and Related Words

• Cubism (n): The broader 20th-century art movement of which Analytical Cubism is the first phase.
• Synthetic Cubism (n): The subsequent phase of Cubism (from about 1912 onward) characterized by simpler shapes, brighter colors, and the incorporation of collage elements.
• Cubist (adj/n): Relating to Cubism; an artist who practices Cubism.

Synonyms

• Early Cubism
• Hermetic Cubism (a less common, more technical synonym emphasizing the style's dense, puzzle-like quality).

Related Terms and Concepts

• Faceting: The technique of breaking down objects into geometric facets or planes, central to Analytical Cubism.
• Multiple Perspective: The simultaneous depiction of different viewpoints of a subject within a single image.
• Monochrome: The use of one color or shades of one color, typical of the Analytical Cubist palette.

Noun

1. the early phase of cubism