Bird's Eye

"Bird's Eye" exemplifies Cubism through its focus on geometric abstraction and flattened surfaces. Crystal Cubism, emerging between 1915 and 1916, emphasizes large overlapping geometric planes and a flattened picture plane, minimizing volume and perspective. The composition is controlled by an underlying abstract geometric structure, creating a sense of ordered complexity. This approach underscores the primacy of flat surface activity over traditional representation, illustrating the movement’s shift toward a more rigorous, geometric understanding of form and space.