Louis Vauxcelles, a French art critic, is credited with coining the term "Cubism" in a derogatory review of the 1908 Salon d'Automne exhibition in Paris. He described the works of Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso as "bizarre cubist fantasies." Vauxcelles used the term "cubes" to refer to the geometric shapes and angular forms that characterized the paintings, contrasting them with the more traditional, naturalistic art that was popular at the time. His critique was initially dismissive and mocking, but it ultimately gained traction and became widely used to describe the new art movement. Despite Vauxcelles' negative intentions, the term "Cubism" became an essential part of art history, identifying a significant shift in artistic styles and approaches during the early 20th century.