Biography georges braque cubismo gatoria

The French painter and sculptor Georges Braque is, along with Pablo Picasso, one of the founding fathers of the 20th Century modern art movement of cubism.

He is best known for his contribution in developing cubism, and although he never gained as much popularity as his artistic partner, is considered by art historians as a unique voice.

Braque was born in Argenteuil-sur-Seine, France, and was originally destined to become a house decorator in Le Havre – the family trade.

He apprenticed under his father during the day, and studied painting at the École des Beaux-Arts in Le Havre in the evenings. Upon moving to Paris to continue his apprenticeship, Braque moved onto painting full-time, and choosing to remain there indefinitely.

Braque’s early works were impressionistic, following the techniques of those like Monet and Manet, but soon he was caught up in the new movements of modern art.

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