Definition

Proper noun A French painter and sculptor, one of the principal founders and leading figures of the Cubist art movement in the early 20th century. He worked closely with Pablo Picasso to develop the visual language of Cubism, which broke from traditional perspective by depicting subjects from multiple viewpoints using geometric forms.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The museum is hosting a major exhibition featuring works by Georges Braque.
  • Art historians often discuss the collaborative relationship between Picasso and Georges Braque.
  • In his later period, Georges Braque explored themes of still life and interior spaces.

Advanced Usage

• "Braquean" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style or techniques of Georges Braque.
  • The painting's fragmented composition and muted palette are distinctly Braquean.

Variants and Related Words

• Cubism (n): The revolutionary art movement co-founded by Braque and Picasso, characterized by the analysis and reassembly of forms.
• Cubist (n/adj): An artist who practices Cubism, or something relating to the Cubist style.
• Papier collé (n): A technique of collage using pasted paper, pioneered by Braque.

Synonyms

• Cubist master
• Modernist painter

Related Phrases and Contexts

• Analytical Cubism: The early, more severe phase of Cubism (c. 1909–1912) heavily associated with Braque and Picasso, focusing on breaking down forms.
• Synthetic Cubism: The later phase (c. 1912 onward) incorporating collage and simpler shapes, which Braque helped develop.
• Still life with musical instruments: A recurring and iconic subject matter in Braque's body of work.

Noun

1. French painter who led the cubist movement (1882-1963)