Pablo Picasso

1881-1973

During his exploration of Cubism, he created one of his most famous paintings, that of La Guernica. Like Salvador Dali's Soft Construction with Boiled Beans: Premonition of Civil War, La Guernica was a reaction to the horrors of the Spanish Civil War. There are several hidden images and symbols in the painting, from the mythological Minotaur to a hidden Devil head, all painted in drab earth tones.

Picasso did not only paint, he also transposed the concepts of Cubism to metal sculptures, and did set design for one of Igor Stravinsky's premiere performances, and sets and costumes for one of Eric Satie's. He also did sets for Jean Cocteau's play Antigone. He even wrote plays himself.

Pablo Picasso died at the age of 92, on April 8th, 1973 in his house of Notre-Dame de Vie.

Pablo Picasso was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, his maverick attitude, although sometimes hindered by his violent temperament made him succeed at becoming one of the most valued and sought after, yet misunderstood artists.

"Art is a lie that helps us to realize the truth."
Pablo Picasso

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