noun
- Plural of cubism; artistic movements or styles characterized by the representation of objects as geometric forms and the use of multiple viewpoints.
Usage: Primarily used in art history and criticism; Refers to both the early 20th-century avant-garde movement and related artistic approaches
Examples
- The museum's exhibition showcased various cubisms from different periods and regions.
- Early cubisms challenged traditional perspectives in visual art.
- Art historians debate the distinctions between analytical and synthetic cubisms.
- Picasso and Braque were pioneers of the cubisms that revolutionized modern art.
- The gallery displayed works representing multiple cubisms across the 20th century.