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cubism

/ˈkjuːbɪzəm/

CEFR level C1Topic ArtsWord #6401 in the learning path

立体主义

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Definitions

n. An art style showing subjects through geometric shapes and multiple viewpoints.

立体主义

Example

We explored cubism by painting faces with overlapping geometric shapes.

我们用重叠的几何图形画人脸,探索立体主义风格。

Cubism challenged traditional artistic representation by presenting multiple viewpoints within a single image rather than imitating natural appearances.

立体主义在同一幅图像中呈现多个视角,而非模仿自然外观,从而挑战了传统艺术表现方式。

Collocations

  • the development of cubism
  • analytical cubism
  • synthetic cubism

Word family

  • cubist (n.)
  • cubist (adj.)

Usage tip

通常不可数;cubist 可指立体派艺术家或作形容词。

FAQ

What does cubism mean?
An art style showing subjects through geometric shapes and multiple viewpoints.
How is cubism pronounced?
UK /ˈkjuːbɪzəm/, US /ˈkjuːbɪzəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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