Pablo Picasso

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This paper describes the influences on Pablo Picasso's work during the years between 1932 and 1935. The writer cites the influence of Picasso's personal and romantic relationships as having a significant impact on his style and subject matter. The paper also details the friendly and respectful rivalry between Picasso and Henri Matisse, and the influence of surrealism on Picasso's work. Several of Picasso's paintings are described and analyzed.

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Introduction
Marie-Therese Walter
Matisse
The Paintings
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The renowned art critic Hebert Read characterizes the period between 1932 and 1935 as a period of intense creativity, psychological change and growth in Pablo Picasso's life. It is also seen a period of soul-searching and a change in style, which is characterized by portraits and paintings of archetypal female images. Read states that these archetypes and the style of this time were preceded by paintings such as Woman in an Arm-chair (1929) and the Standing Bather and Seated Bather of 1929. This style, according to Read, was to continue throughout the rest of Picasso's career. (Read 149/150)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• Boeck, Wilhelm, and Jaime Sabartes. Picasso. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1955. Questia. 3 Aug. 2006 <http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=99009991>.
• Chilvers, Ian. A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999.
• Danto, Arthur C. "Picasso and the Portrait." The Nation 26 Aug. 1996: 31+. Questia. 3 Aug. 2006 <http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5002269861>.
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• MATISSE-PICASSO RIVALRY EXHIBITION. United Press International. 03-12-2003

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