Pronunciation: [kjˈuːbɪsts] (IPA) 
The word "cubists" is spelled with a hard "c" sound, represented by the phonetic symbol /k/. It also has the vowel sound /ʌ/ as in "cup" and the consonant sound /b/. The plural form of "cubist," referring to the artists and artistic movement that emerged in the 20th century, is pronounced /'kjuː.bɪsts/. The term "cubists" references the geometric shapes and forms used in their paintings, sculptures, and other arts.
Cubists refer to a group of avant-garde artists who emerged in the early 20th century, primarily in Paris. The term specifically relates to the artistic movement known as Cubism, which they pioneered. Cubism revolutionized the traditional approach to visual representation, transforming the way in which artists depicted subjects and objects in their artwork.
Cubists sought to depict the multidimensional nature of reality and objects by breaking them down into geometric forms, such as cubes, cylinders, and cones. They aimed to showcase different viewpoints and perspectives simultaneously, challenging the conventional notion of a single fixed viewpoint in art. Cubist artworks often consisted of fragmented, overlapping, and abstracted forms, presented from various angles, resulting in a complex and dynamic visual experience.
Led by influential figures like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, the cubists not only revolutionized the visual language of art but also left a significant impact on subsequent artistic developments. Their innovative approach extended to various forms of art, including painting, sculpture, and even architecture. By questioning and deconstructing established artistic conventions, the Cubists laid the groundwork for the development of numerous other artistic movements such as Constructivism, Futurism, and Orphism.
Today, the cubists continue to be recognized as prominent figures in modern art history, contributing to the ongoing exploration of perception, composition, and representation within the artistic realm.
The word "cubists" is primarily derived from the artistic movement known as Cubism. Cubism originated in the early 20th century and was pioneered by artists such as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. It sought to depict objects and subjects from multiple perspectives simultaneously, using geometric forms and fragmented imagery. The term "Cubism" itself is believed to have been coined by French art critic Louis Vauxcelles in 1908, referring to the "little cubes" or the geometric nature of the artworks. Thus, the term "cubists" is simply the plural form of "cubist", used to describe the artists associated with the movement.
