Cubism was an attack on the perspective that had been known and used for 500 years. It was the first big, big change. It confused people: they said, 'Things don't look like that!'

Summary

This quote highlights the revolutionary nature of Cubism, an artistic movement pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in the early 20th century. Cubism challenged traditional ideas of perspective by breaking down objects into geometric forms and presenting multiple viewpoints simultaneously. The unfamiliar approach of depicting objects from different angles and fragmented perspectives initially bewildered viewers, who were accustomed to the more realistic representation of the world in art. The quote captures the reaction of perplexed audiences who struggled to recognize and understand the unconventional visual language of Cubism.

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