Question

Who, among the following, coined the term ”Cubists”?

• A. Louis Vauxcelles
• B. Henri Matisse
• C. John Berger
• D. Robert Delaunay

Hint:

Cubism emphasizes geometric abstraction. Recognizing early Cubist works by Picasso and Braque helps identify its origins.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Art critic Louis Vauxcelles coined the term ”Cubists” in 1908. He applied it to characterize the geometric shapes in art by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. The label arose when he observed exhibition paintings and commented on their ”cubes.”