cubism Meaning & Definition
What Does Cubism Mean?
Cubism is used as a noun meaning An artistic movement in the early 20th Century characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes.
Cubism: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkjuː.bɪz.əm/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | cubisms |
Cubism Definition (Noun)
- An artistic movement in the early 20th Century characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes.
Noun
- (often capitalized) An artistic movement in the early 20th Century characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes.
Synonyms of Cubism
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Cubism synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cubism (countable and uncountable, plural cubisms)
Origin of Cubism
Origin 1: From French cubisme. One story is that, in 1908, as a new canvas by Braque was being carried past, someone said, “Encore des cubes! assez de cubisme!”. The quotations below ascribe the coinage to Matisse. Sometimes attributed to French art critic Louis Vauxcelles who popularized the term.
Origin 2: See also the word cube (from Latin cubus, from Ancient Greek κύβος (kúbos)).
How Do You Say Cubism?
The standard pronunciation of cubism is /ˈkjuː.bɪz.əm/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kjuː).