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

The term ”Cubists” was coined by art critic Louis Vauxcelles in 1908. He used this term to describe the geometric forms in the works of artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. The label originated after he observed paintings in an exhibition and remarked about the ”cubes.”