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 Pablo
Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los
Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso (25
October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter, draughtsman, and sculptor.
Commonly known simply as Picasso, he is one of the most recognized figures
in 20th-century art. He is best known for co-founding the Cubist movement
and for the wide variety of styles embodied in his work. Among his most
famous works are the proto-Cubist Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) and
Guernica (1937), his portrayal of the German bombing of Guernica during
the Spanish Civil War.
Picasso demonstrated uncanny
artistic talent in his early years, painting in a realistic manner through
his childhood and adolescence; during the first decade of the twentieth
century his style changed as he experimented with different theories, techniques,
and ideas. Picasso’s creative genius manifested itself in numerous mediums,
including painting, sculpture, drawing, and architecture. His revolutionary
artistic accomplishments brought him universal renown and immense fortunes
throughout his life, making him the best-known figure in twentieth century
art. His fame has continued after his death, firmly establishing his status
as one of the greatest artists in Western history. |
