THE POCKET: CUBISM

In the early twentieth century, a radical new approach to painting transformed modern art when Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque began depicting subjects from multiple viewpoints at once. Influenced by African art, they fractured form into bold geometric shapes, challenging tradition and redefining visual perception. Though initially controversial, Cubism was soon embraced by the avant garde and expanded by artists including Juan Gris and Robert Delaunay. This concise, pocket sized guide explores ten key figures, major works, theory and the enduring legacy of this revolutionary movement.