Amazing Artists A brief biography of Picasso By: Leigh White Education 467: Computers in Education

Table of Contents The Rose Period Pablo Picasso The Spanish Date and Place of Birth The Spanish Civil War Expanding his Art The Young Picasso The Blue Period In Memoriam

Pablo Picasso 1881-1973 great artist of the 20th century artisitic career spanned over 75 years artwork now worth millions of dollars

Date and Place of Birth Born on October 25, 1881 Malaga, Spain son of an artist, Jose Ruiz his mother was Maria Picasso When he was young, Picasso adopted the rarer name of his mother, Picasso, rather than maintain the common name of his father.

The Young Picasso His artisitic talents were evident at a young age. At 14 years Picasso was admitted to the Academy of Fine Arts in Barcelona. He completed the month-long qualifying exam in one day!

The Blue Period This period lasted between 1901-1904 known as “blue” period because of the tonality of his paintings this was a sad time in Picasso’s life Point #3- At this time in his life, Picasso was surrounded by difficulty. Most notably was the suicide of his close friend Casagemas, had a profound effect on Picasso and his art.

The Rose Period This period lasted between 1905-1906 there was a dramatic shift in Picasso’s art He became fascinated with acrobats, clowns, & wandering circus families.

The Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 Picasso sided with the Spanish Republic Appointed director of the Prado Museum a bombing of Guernica inspired his mural, the anti-war painting “Guernica”

Expanding his Art 1940’s and the 1950’s During WWII, Picasso lived in Paris and began making ceramics, as well as persuing new methods of lithography By the 1950’s he was sculpting In 1960 he made a 50-foot scultpure for the Chicago Civic Center

In Memoriam Died April 8, 1973 at the age of 91 years. Spent last days in Mougins, France His incessant creativity characterized him, making him one of the greatest genuises of our time.

Picasso’s Art Click on the print to view some of Picasso’s artwork! (you do not need to buy, it is a good site with a lot of art)

Credits www.theatreonthesquare.com www.diologue-gallery.com www.globalgallery.com