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Artist: Pablo Picasso

Date of Birth: October 25, 1881

Place of Birth: Málaga, Andalusia, Spain

Hometown/Province: Barcelona, Catalonia (During Childhood); later settled in Paris, France

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Summary of Childhood: Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los
Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito Ruíz y Picasso—better known
as Pablo Picasso—was born in Málaga, Spain. Raised in an artistic family, his mother was a
painter, and his father was a professor of drawing. Picasso showed extraordinary artistic talent
from a young age, and his mother claimed that his first word was "pencil."

Educational Background: Picasso's early artistic education was guided by his father, who
recognized his son's prodigious talent. He attended the Royal Academy of San Fernando in
Madrid for a short period but quickly surpassed the academic teachings. Picasso's early works
already demonstrated his ability to master traditional techniques before pushing the boundaries
of artistic expression.

Career History: Picasso's career can be divided into several periods, each marked by distinctive
styles and thematic elements. He co-founded the Cubist movement with Georges Braque, delved
into surrealism, and explored various mediums, including sculpture and ceramics. His
contributions to the art world are immeasurable, and he is considered one of the most influential
artists of the 20th century.
Picasso's work is characterized by constant innovation and a fearless approach to challenging
conventional artistic norms. Some of his most famous works include "Guernica," a powerful
anti-war mural, and "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon," a groundbreaking piece that foreshadowed the
Cubist movement.

Sample of Artwork: Title: "Guernica"

Description: "Guernica" is a monumental anti-war mural created by Picasso in response to the
bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. Completed in 1937, the
painting is a powerful denunciation of the horrors of war and the suffering it inflicts on innocent
civilians. The distorted and anguished figures in the painting reflect the pain and chaos of the
event, making "Guernica" a timeless symbol of the human cost of conflict.
This masterpiece is housed in the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, where it continues to captivate
and provoke contemplation about the consequences of war and violence.