Picasso was one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century, known for founding the Cubist movement, inventing collage, and exploring a variety of styles, and his work showcases his unique creativity and sensibilities. Picasso's style is known for its variety, and his work is usually divided into four periods: the Blue Period, the Pink Period, the Cubist Period, and the Late Period. In this article, we will introduce Picasso's famous paintings, as well as his artistic experience and style.
Blue period (1901, 1904).
The Blue Period was Picasso's earliest creative period, and his paintings often expressed a mood of sadness and loneliness, with blue as the dominant hue. The reasons for this period were the suicide of Picasso's friend Casa Guimas, and his poor life in Paris. Picasso's masterpieces of the Blue Period include The Old Guitarist, A Meal of Simplicity and Life. "The Old Guitarist" depicts a hunched man holding a guitar, his body emaciated, his face haggard, and his eyes hollow, symbolizing the hardships and hopelessness of life. "A Meal in the Simple" shows an invisible man and woman eating bread and grapes at a table, their posture stiff, their expressions cold, and without any communication, reflecting the indifference and isolation of society. "Life" is an autobiographical work by Picasso, there are three characters in the picture, Picasso's ex-girlfriend on the left, Picasso himself in the middle, and his new love on the right, their hands are all pointing to a ** woman, symbolizing the continuation of life, but their eyes are melancholy, showing Picasso's inner contradictions and struggles.
The Pink Period (1904, 1906).
The pink period was a turning point for Picasso, and his paintings began to become warmer and more joyful, with a predominantly pink color palette. The reason for this period was that Picasso met his first true love, the Bohemian model Fernand Oliver, and that he made some friends in the art world of Paris. Picasso's masterpieces of the Pink period include "Theatre", "Family" and "The Acrobat". "Drama Troupe" depicts a group of members of a touring theater troupe, dressed in colorful costumes and showing a relaxed and happy atmosphere, but their faces are silent and melancholy, suggesting that their lives are not as good as they appear to be. "Family" shows a young couple and their children, their gestures and expressions are full of love and warmth, reflecting Picasso's yearning and desire for family. "The Acrobat" depicts a young acrobat performing on an empty field, his body soft and his movements graceful, but his eyes are lonely and lonely, showing Picasso's sympathy and understanding for the artist.
Cubist period (1907, 1916).
The Cubist period was Picasso's most innovative and influential period, and his paintings began to break the traditional perspective and imagery, decomposing objects into geometric shapes, representing them from different angles and perspectives, creating a new artistic language. The reason for this period was Picasso's inspiration for the primitive art of Africa and Oceania, as well as his collaboration and exchange with Georges Braque. Picasso's Cubist masterpieces include Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Avenue Avigne and Three Ladies. "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" is a landmark work of Picasso, there are five ** women in the picture, their faces and bodies are divided into irregular shapes, their eyes and mouths are crooked, and their expressions are cold and hostile, giving people a strong uneasiness and impact. Les Demoiselles d'Avignon is considered the beginning of Cubism and the beginning of modern art. Avenue Avigne is a collage by Picasso that features scenes from a café where he uses materials such as newspapers, oilcloths, oil paintings, and charcoal to mix different textures and colors to create a new visual effect. Via Avig is considered the invention of collage and a revolution in Picasso's art. "Three Ladies" is a masterpiece of Picasso's cubism, in which there are three women in the picture, their bodies and faces are broken down into polygons, their postures and expressions are stiff and cold, and there is no connection and communication between them, reflecting Picasso's indifference and alienation from human relationships.
Late (1946, 1972).
The late period was Picasso's longest and most prolific period, and his paintings began to return to traditional images and colors, but without losing his personality and creativity, he experimented with various styles and themes, showing his versatility and boundless imagination. The reason for this period was Picasso's peaceful and happy life after World War II, as well as his feelings with his wife and lover. Picasso's late masterpieces include The Dove of Peace, The Girl in the Flower Hat, and Self-Portrait. "Dove of Peace" is a symbolic work by Picasso, in which a white dove with an olive branch in its mouth and a bright star in its eyes, symbolizes peace and hope. "Dove of Peace" is a poster designed by Picasso for the 1949 World Peace Conference in Paris, and is also a symbol of his anti-war and anti-fascism. "Girl in a Flower Hat" is a portrait painted by Picasso in 1946, the girl in the painting is his lover François Giraud, her face and body are reduced to geometric shapes, but her eyes and mouth are full of life and personality, reflecting Picasso's love and appreciation for her. "Self-Portrait" is a self-portrait painted by Picasso in 1972, and it is also the last work of his life, Picasso in the painting is already an old man, his hair and beard are white, his eyes and nose are crooked, his mouth is closed, his expression is melancholy and contemplative, showing Picasso's review and summary of his life and art.
Picasso is an artist who is constantly innovating and exploring, his work covers a variety of styles and themes, and his creativity and imagination are limitless. His work has influenced not only the art of the 20th century, but also the art of the 21st century. His work is a treasure trove of human culture, a creative journey of an artistic genius.