Book and Guitar

"Book and Guitar" exemplifies Crystal Cubism, a refined phase emphasizing flat surface activity and overlapping geometric planes between 1915 and 1916. The composition is dominated by a strong geometric structure, rooted in abstract forms, which governs the placement of the Still life elements, including the book and guitar. Painted with oil on canvas, the work emphasizes surface activity over depth, creating a dynamic and layered visual experience characteristic of this geometric style.