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L e t s L e a r n A b o u t Pabl o P i c a s s o
Pablo Picasso one of the most influential painters
and artist of his time, he is also one of the most
recognized figures of the 20th century, thanks to
the work he created during his career. Born in
Malaga, Spain, in October of 1881, he was the first
child born in the family. His father worked as an
artist, and was also a professor at the school of
fine arts; he also worked as a curator for the museum in Malaga.
Pablo Picasso is recognized as the world's most
prolific painter. His career spanned over a 78 year
period, in which he created: 13,500 paintings,
100,000 prints and engravings, and 34,000 illustrations which were used in books. He also produced
300 sculptures and ceramic pieces during this
expansive career. It is also estimated that over 350
pieces which he created during his career, have
been stolen; this is a figure that is far higher than
any other artist throughout history.
Pablo Picasso was born on October 25th, 1881 in
Malaga Spain. He died April 8th, 1973 in Mougins,
France
Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso has also sold more pieces, and his
works have brought in higher profit margins, than
any other artist of his time. His pieces rank among
the most expensive art works to be created; with
a price tag of $104 million, Garson a la Pipe, was
sold in 2004.
Pablo Picasso was admired by many, and was one
of the most influential figures of his time. Not only
during his life, but also after his death, he is still
one of the most well known artists, and political
In this issue:
Lets get to know a
liitle about Pablo
Piccaso!
1
Lepicador
The Communion
2
Don Quixote da la
Moncha
Picasso Self Potrait
3
Color me a
Picasso!
4
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F u n F a c t s A b o u t Pa b l o P i c a s s o
Did you know that Pablo Picasso
full name has 23 words!
Three
Musicians
Famous Picasso Quote:
“Bad artists copy. Good artists
steal “
Picasso was baptized Pablo Diego
Jose Francisco de Paula Juan
Nepomuceno María de los
Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito
Ruíz y Picasso. He was named
after various saints and relatives.
The "Picasso" is actually from his
mother, Maria Picasso y Lopez.
His father is named Jose Ruiz
Blasco.
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Did you know that Pablo Picasso was a terrible student? No doubt about it , Picasso was brilliant: artistically!
For being a bad student I was banished to the 'calaboose' - a bare cell with whitewashed walls and a bench to sit on. I liked it there, because I took along a sketch pad and drew incessantly ... I could have stayed there forever drawing without stopping ”
- Pablo Picasso
Well, look at what Pablo Picasso did at age 9
Picasso completed his first painting :
Le picador
a man riding a horse in a bullfight.
His first major painting, an “academic” work is First Communion featuring a portrait
of his father, mother, and younger sister kneeling before an altar. Picasso was 15
when he finished it.
Don Quixote is a 1955 sketch by Pablo Picasso of the Spanish literary hero and his sidekick
Self portrait - Pablo Picasso
Completion Date: 1907
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