The Guitar 1916

Juan Gris's *The Guitar* (1916) is a prime example of Cubist art, a style that emphasizes geometric shapes and fragmented perspectives. The painting depicts a guitar, rendered in a fragmented, abstract form, with its shapes broken down into planes and geometric forms. The interplay of light and shadow and the use of warm and cool colors add to the complexity and depth of the composition. Gris, a Spanish artist who was a key figure in the Cubist movement, is known for his highly intellectual and analytical approach to painting, as demonstrated in this piece. The painting's flattened planes and geometric forms create a sense of depth and space.