Figs

"Figs" exemplifies Cubism's Crystal phase, characterized by a focus on flat surface activity and large overlapping geometric planes. This style, emerging between 1915 and 1916, emphasizes the primacy of the underlying geometric structure, which dominates the composition. The painting transforms a Still life of figs into a complex interplay of abstract forms, where the geometric planes intersect and overlap, creating a sense of both depth and surface activity. Through this approach, "Figs" highlights the conceptual and structural elements that define Cubism, moving away from naturalistic representation toward an exploration of form and space.