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cubo-futurism

cubo-futurism

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An early 20th century Russian art movement mixing Cubism and Futurism in painting and sculpture
  • noun
  • /ˈkjuːboʊ ˈfjuːtərɪzəm/
  • Specialized
: cubo-futurismo
  • The gallery's new exhibition explores the influence of cubo-futurism on modern Russian art.

Examples

  • Many artists experimented with cubo-futurism to challenge traditional forms and perspectives.

  • Her paintings reflect the dynamic forms and movement typical of cubo-futurism.

  • The cubo-futurism movement influenced many Russian artists.

  • Many paintings from the cubo-futurism era are on display.

  • The gallery's new exhibition explores the influence of cubo-futurism on modern Russian art.

  • Many artists experimented with cubo-futurism to challenge traditional forms and perspectives.

  • Her paintings reflect the dynamic forms and movement typical of cubo-futurism.

Surface Forms

cubo-futurism singular
cubo-futurisms plural

Morphology

cubo-futurism = cubism + futurism (transparent) = cubo + futurism

The term names a hybrid of the two art movements Cubism and Futurism, so a learner who knows those movement names can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Cubo-futurism joins cubo- ('cube') and futurism ('future' and 'movement'). It began in Russia when artists mixed box-like shapes with speed and energy, so the name helps you remember art that looks like moving cubes.