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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He co-founded the Cubist movement, revolutionizing European art. His seminal work, "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" (1907), broke conventions with its fragmented forms and dissonant perspectives. more
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He co-founded the Cubist movement, revolutionizing European art. His seminal work, "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" (1907), broke conventions with its fragmented forms and dissonant perspectives. During the Blue Period (1901-1904), he created poignant pieces like "The Old Guitarist," characterized by somber tones and melancholic subjects. In 1937, Picasso painted "Guernica," a powerful anti-war mural responding to the bombing of the Basque town during the Spanish Civil War. Picasso's prolific career spanned various styles and mediums, leaving an indelible mark on modern art. He died in Mougins, France, at the age of 91. less
