Picasso [Paperback]

The name which predominates in the development of art throughout the twentieth century, and to which many of the revolutionary changes are ascribed, is that of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). Not only was he one of the most influential artists, he was also one of the most versatile. This beautifully produced book surveys the whole range of his paintings, from the haunting works of the Blue Period, to the brute power ofLes Demoiselles dAvignon, the lyrical sweetness of his family portraits, the revolutionary developments of Cubism and the later manifold experimentations with form and colour.

Roland Penroses introductory essay on Picasso was first published in 1971, when the great master was still alive. Penrose was acclaimed in his own right as a painter, and his long friendship with Picasso gave him unique insight into his life and work. David Lomas has written a preface introducing us to the friendship between these two artists. He has also written notes to each full-page colour plate, discussing the picture in detail, making this a perfect introduction to the twentieth centurys most famous artist.

Penrose was acclaimed in his own right as a painter, and his long friendship with Picasso gave him unique insight into his life and work.On theColour LibrarySeries

Ideal introductions for students and museum-goers. Independent

Phaidons excellentColour Libraryseries: [...] a good introduction to nearly 50 key artists and movements in art history. Antiques Trade Gazette

The Phaidon Colour Library Series provides an invaluable introduction to key artists and movements in art history. Art & Craft