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— Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)

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Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso (born 25 October 1881, Málaga, Spain - died 8 April 1973 Mougins, France) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist and stage designer. He was one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century.

Early Life

Pablo Picasso was the son of José Ruiz Blasco (an art teacher) and María Picasso López. Picasso demonstrated extraordinary artistic talent from an early age.

Artistic Development

Blue Period (1901-1904)
Characterised by sombre paintings rendered in shades of blue and blue-green. They often depicted beggars, outcasts and the poor.

Rose Period (1904-1906)
Marked by a warmer palette of pinks and oranges. The works feature circus performers and harlequins.

African Art and Primitivism (1907-1909)
Influenced by African art, leading to more abstract and simplified forms.

Cubism (1909-1919)
Picasso developed Cubism with Georges Braque. It is a style that breaks objects into geometric shapes with multiple perspectives. Examples include Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) and Guernica (1937).

Neoclassicism and Surrealism (1919-1949)
He experimented with classical forms and Surrealism.

Personal Life

Picasso had many relationships and marriages, often with women who influenced his work. He had four children - Paulo, Maya, Claude, and Paloma, each with a different woman.

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