“When objects shattered into fragments appeared in my painting about 1909, this for me was a way of getting closest to the object... Fragmentation helped me to establish space and movement in space.”
Quote by Georges Braque
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Georges Braque
Georges Braque, born on May 13, 1882, and died on August 31, 1963, was one of the most famous painters of the 20th century. He co-founded the Cubist art movement with Picasso. Braque's paintings are known for their unique geometric shapes and color usage, which have had a profound impact on modern art. more
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