Picasso, 9780714827087
Paperback
A master artist’s life, work, and revolutionary impact on modern art.

Picasso

$29.06

  • Paperback

    128 pages

  • Release Date

    11 August 1998

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Summary

Picasso: A Master for the Ages

The name of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) looms large over the art of the twentieth century. A revolutionary and versatile artist, this book surveys the breadth of his work, from the poignant pieces of his Blue Period to the raw energy of Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, the tenderness of his family portraits, the groundbreaking innovations of Cubism, and his later experiments with form and color.

Roland Penrose’s insightful essay, initially pub…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780714827087
ISBN-10:0714827088
Series:Colour Library
Author:David Lomas
Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint:Phaidon Press Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:128
Edition:2nd
Release Date:11 August 1998
Weight:524g
Dimensions:305mm x 225mm x 8mm
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Critics Review

On the Colour Library Series

“Ideal introductions for students and museum-goers.“—Independent

“Phaidon’s excellent Colour Library series: […] a good introduction to nearly 50 key artists and movements in art history.“—Antiques Trade Gazette

“The Phaidon Colour Library Series provides an invaluable introduction to key artists and movements in art history.“—Art & Craft

About The Author

David Lomas

Penrose was acclaimed in his own right as a painter, and his long friendship with Picasso gave him unique insight into his life and work.

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