The life of Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso: The Man Who Painted the 20th Century

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) wasn’t just an artist — he was a creative force of nature who changed how we see the world. Born in Málaga, Spain, he could draw before he could talk! His first word? “Pencil” ?? (lápiz in Spanish).

A Child Prodigy

•  Painted his first work at just 9 years old
• Outshined his teachers by age 13
• Passed art school entrance exams in 1 day (it normally took a month!)

Paris & the Rise of a Legend

In the early 1900s, Picasso moved to Paris, the heart of the art world. There, he began his:

• Blue Period – Melancholic scenes in shades of blue
• Rose Period – Warmer tones and circus themes

Cubism: Breaking the Rules

With Georges Braque, Picasso created Cubism — a style where objects are shown from multiple angles at once.

His 1907 masterpiece “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” shocked the art world with its bold shapes and raw style.

 

Guernica: Art Against War

One of Picasso’s most famous works is “Guernica” (1937) — a haunting black-and-white mural depicting the horror of the Nazi bombing of a Spanish town. It remains one of the world’s greatest anti-war statements.

Fun Facts & Trivia

• His full name has 23 words!
• Superstitious — he carried charms and believed in spirits
•  Wrote over 300 poems and several surreal plays
•  Created over 50,000 artworks in his lifetime
• Known for his passionate and complicated love life
• Worked with filmmakers and appeared in art films

A Lasting Legacy

Picasso lived to be 91 and continued to create until the end. He left behind a world forever changed by his vision.

 He didn’t just follow trends — he created them.

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