PICASSO 'THE MASTERWORKS'

Welcome to a journey through the captivating artistic progression of one of the most important artists of the 20th century. This vintage book, 'Picasso, The Masterworks' (1989), presents forty-eight carefully selected full-color plates that beautifully reflect the fascinating artistic evolution of Picasso. It also delves into the personal life of Picasso and the world that surrounded him, including the many women who inspired him to love, desire, and paint. Offering an informative and easily readable introduction to Picasso's life, Danièle Boone traces his early roots in Spain and his mature development in Paris. She explores the influence of his family life, his artist father, strong mother, and early travels through Spain. Boone also examines the friendships Picasso formed with a group of young artists in Paris - Max Jacob, Braque, Cocteau, and Éluard - which were crucial not only to Picasso's development as an artist but also to the evolution of art forms in the 20th century. Boone skillfully strikes a successful balance between biographical and artistic information, fully complementing the selection of plates that span the brilliant and extensive career of this outstanding 20th-century artist. - Editor: Bracken Books, London, 1989 - Language: English - ISBN: 1-85170-251-2 Measurements: Height: 30.6cm Width: 22.6cm A vintage piece that may display minor signs of use and age.