This richly illustrated monograph presents the life and work of Georges Braque, one of the founders of Cubism and one of the most influential painters of twentieth-century art. The book follows Braque's career chronologically, beginning with his early training and the influence of Impressionism and Fauvism before examining his decisive role in the birth of Analytical and Synthetic Cubism. Serge Fauchereau explains the artistic dialogue between Braque and Picasso, the development of fragmented space, collage techniques and the introduction of letters and everyday materials into painting. Subsequent chapters explore Braque's still lifes, landscapes, studio interiors and late works, emphasising the balance between structure, colour and poetic atmosphere that distinguishes his mature style. The volume is illustrated with 158 reproductions, most in colour, complemented by documentary photographs and concise critical commentary that places the artist within the wider history of twentieth-century European modernism. (AI-generated content description)