Essay On Pablo Picasso
Kyle Fabi
Dr. Z
Art GWAR
April
Research Paper
Through his groundbreaking style and ingenious perspective on life, Pablo Picasso became one of the most influential pioneers of Cubism during the 20th century alongside Georges Braque. His innovative masterpieces opened countless amounts of doors for artists during and after his career. Picasso was considered radical in his work not only in his paintings, but he allowed himself to experiment in different mediums such as sculpting, printmaking, ceramics, and even stage designing. Cubism became a new language for artists that allowed them to communicate in a more abstract way, leaving their audience to wonder and interpret the artwork based on their own personal knowledge. Several of Picasso’s masterpieces …show more content…
At a very young age, Pablo grew up as a relatively poor student but had the talent of drawing prodigy. His father taught him to draw and paint when he was a child, and by the time he was 13 years old, his skill level had surpassed his father’s (biography.com). Like most students growing up, Picasso’s motivation towards school was lacking and spent most of his days doodling in his notebook. At age 14, the Picasso family moved to Barcelona, Spain in 1895 where he enrolled in the city’s prestigious School of Fine Arts (biography.com). Regardless of the school’s strict rules and formalities, Picasso spent most of his time skipping class to roam the streets of Barcelona to sketch the scenes of the city he observed. In 1897, 16-year-old Picasso moved to Madrid to attend the Royal Academy of San Fernando. In frustration with the school’s singular focus on classical subjects and techniques, he wrote to a friend, “They just go on and on about the same old stuff: Velazquez for painting, Michelangelo for sculpture” (biography.com). His habit for ditching class and painting what he discovered in the city continued, coming across new subjects such as gypsies, beggars, prostitutes amongst other
Dr. Z
Art GWAR
April
Research Paper
Through his groundbreaking style and ingenious perspective on life, Pablo Picasso became one of the most influential pioneers of Cubism during the 20th century alongside Georges Braque. His innovative masterpieces opened countless amounts of doors for artists during and after his career. Picasso was considered radical in his work not only in his paintings, but he allowed himself to experiment in different mediums such as sculpting, printmaking, ceramics, and even stage designing. Cubism became a new language for artists that allowed them to communicate in a more abstract way, leaving their audience to wonder and interpret the artwork based on their own personal knowledge. Several of Picasso’s masterpieces …show more content…
At a very young age, Pablo grew up as a relatively poor student but had the talent of drawing prodigy. His father taught him to draw and paint when he was a child, and by the time he was 13 years old, his skill level had surpassed his father’s (biography.com). Like most students growing up, Picasso’s motivation towards school was lacking and spent most of his days doodling in his notebook. At age 14, the Picasso family moved to Barcelona, Spain in 1895 where he enrolled in the city’s prestigious School of Fine Arts (biography.com). Regardless of the school’s strict rules and formalities, Picasso spent most of his time skipping class to roam the streets of Barcelona to sketch the scenes of the city he observed. In 1897, 16-year-old Picasso moved to Madrid to attend the Royal Academy of San Fernando. In frustration with the school’s singular focus on classical subjects and techniques, he wrote to a friend, “They just go on and on about the same old stuff: Velazquez for painting, Michelangelo for sculpture” (biography.com). His habit for ditching class and painting what he discovered in the city continued, coming across new subjects such as gypsies, beggars, prostitutes amongst other