cubism

noun

cub·ism ˈkyü-ˌbi-zəm

variants often Cubism

: a style of art that stresses abstract structure at the expense of other pictorial elements especially by displaying several aspects of the same object simultaneously and by fragmenting the form of depicted objects

cubist

ˈkyü-bist

noun or adjective

often Cubist

cubistic

kyü-ˈbi-stik

adjective

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Kurt Schwitters was a pioneer in collage, which was also a factor in cubism. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026 This example of the Cubism filter below shows that the software's effects aren't as sophisticated as those from top competitors. — PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025 Her work reflects the visual language of Cubism, pulling from fine art and abstract expression to craft garments that feel more like kinetic sculptures than conventional fashion. — Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 In addition to Surrealism, the show highlights Magritte’s attempts at Cubism, Futurism and Impressionism across more than 40 years. — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cubism

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1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cubism was in 1911

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cubism

noun

cub·ism ˈkyü-ˌbiz-əm

: a style of art in which natural forms are broken up into geometric shapes (as squares, triangles, or circles)

cubist

-bist

adjective or noun

cubism

noun

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