Picasso: Artistic Style, Periods, and Historical Impact

Comparison of Picasso's paintings

To a child's work.

Sales of Picasso's works

Millions of dollars. For example, Dora Maar with Cat sold for 95 million dollars.

Birthplace of Pablo Picasso

Picasso was born in Málaga, Spain, in 1881.

Picasso's ability before speaking

He could draw.

Reason for Picasso's surname

He decided to use his mother's surname, 'Picasso,' which he felt was more artistic.

Alternative profession for Picasso

He would have been a picador, a person who participates in bullfights.

School Picasso enrolled in at 16

The prestigious San Fernando Academy in Madrid.

Influential classical artist on Picasso

Diego Velázquez.

Color of the 20th century

Blue.

Themes of Picasso's Blue Period

Isolation, pain, sadness, and suffering.

Inspiration for the Blue Period

The death of his friend Carlos Casagemas.

Dictation of Picasso's painting style during Blue Period

His emotions and the sadness over his friend's death.

Inspiration during the Rose Period

He found new love (Fernand) and happiness in Paris; he was also inspired by circus performers and harlequins.

Inspiration for Les Demoiselles d'Avignon

His interest in African art and ancient Iberian art, as well as his reflection on the female figure.

Historical period that influenced Picasso

During the Spanish Civil War, the town of Guernica was bombed.

Work inspired by the Spanish Civil War

Guernica was the work inspired by this historical period.

Impact of Guernica

Guernica had a great impact because it represented the horror of World War II and wars in general. Many people have used the work in anti-war protests.