Books with title Who Was Pablo Picasso?

Over a long, turbulent life, Picasso continually discovered new ways of seeing the world and translating it into art. A restless genius, he went through a blue period, a rose period, and a Cubist phase. He made collages, sculptures out of everyday objects, and beautiful ceramic plates. True Kelley's engaging biography is a wonderful introduction to modern art.

Over a long, turbulent life, Picasso continually discovered new ways of seeing the world and translating it into art. A restless genius, he went through a blue period, a rose period, and a Cubist phase. He made collages, sculptures out of everyday objects, and beautiful ceramic plates. True Kelley's engaging biography is a wonderful introduction to modern art.

Meet Artist Pablo Picasso!Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book provides an entertaining and humorous introduction to the famous artist, Pablo Picasso. Full-color reproductions of the actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia's clever illustrations and story line.

Over a long, turbulent life, Picasso continually discovered new ways of seeing the world and translating it into art. A restless genius, he went through a blue period, a rose period, and a Cubist phase. He made collages, sculptures out of everyday objects, and beautiful ceramic plates. True Kelley's engaging biography is a wonderful introduction to modern art.

Pablo Picasso (October 25, 1881 – April 8, 1973) was a Spanish painter that established the Cubist movement, constructed sculpture and collage. He specialized in several different types of paintings in his lifetime such as the Blue Period, Rose Period, Cubism, Crystal Period and surrealism. One of his primary influences was his art teacher and father, Jose Ruiz y Blasco. Pablo’s paintings achieved worldwide acceptance and became one of the most recognized painters in the 20th century. He is notably known for painting, Guernica.

This biography for new readers tells Pablo Picasso's story by describing the evolution of his art--from his Blue Period to his Rose Period to cubism. As a child in Spain, Picasso drew pigeons, bullfights, and guitars. When he left home, he painted people who were poor and lonely like he was. During his Rose Period in Paris, he painted happy pictures. Young readers can follow the most significant events of Picasso's life told in an engaging story format, as they're represented in his art.

Meet Pablo Picasso and discover the story of his life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography—narrated by the artist himself. Pablo Picasso redefined twentieth-century art, moving from realistic portrayals and experiments in color to primitivism and cubism, in which he deconstructed the subjects he painted. This engaging first-person biography explores the unique career of this master, who began learning to draw and paint at just seven years old. It delves into Picasso’s training, including at the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona; his various stylistic periods, from naturalism to surrealism; his experience living in Paris under German occupation during World War II; his many marriages; and his profound influence on later artists.

Meet Artist Pablo Picasso!Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9). This book provides an entertaining and humorous introduction to the famous artist, Pablo Picasso. Full-color reproductions of the actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia's clever illustrations and story line.