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20 Facts About Pablo Picasso
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life
The artistic genius of Pablo Picasso has impacted the development of modern and contemporary art exceptionally, with unparalleled magnitude. He brought a whole new dimension to art in the 90s, which persists till today and is known for its offbeat and abstract nature.
There is a prominent element of unusualness in his art, that sets him apart from others. It is also very apparent that Picasso had, and continues to have, a huge hold on the art world, with hundreds of artists drawing inspiration from the master.
Somewhat unexpectedly, Picasso is also a very important figure in politics. His piece Guernica is one of his most controversial, influential, and well-known paintings in the world. It was created to depict the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. The work is considered as the most powerful anti-war statement of modern art. This establishes the fact that his power over the world of art, was immense and continues to be so.
With that being said, let’s have a look at the following facts about the exceptional artist itself:
