Analytic Cubism, flourishing from around 1907 to 1912, was the primary phase of Cubism, led by artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. This style meticulously fragmented subjects into geometric planes, often employing a muted, monochromatic palette to emphasize form and multiple perspectives simultaneously. The aim was an intellectual deconstruction of reality, presenting an object's essence rather than its superficial appearance.