Picasso Line Drawings and Prints (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

Picasso may have the most uncanny line since Botticelli. From the almost classic Ingresque clarity of the Diaghilev and Stravinsky portraits (1919, 1920) via cubist studies and "neo-classical" nudes, Picasso's restless hand remakes his world again and again with fresh energy, culminating here in six sketches of the artist/model dashed out in raging love/hate in the midst of personal crisis (1953–54). In between are times of serenity and introspection (Seven Dancers (1919), with the future Olga Picasso up front; many figures and bathers) and, particularity as book illustrations, many mythological studies; Eurydice Stung by a Serpent (1930 etching), Dying Minotaur in the Arena (1933), an etch

From the almost classic Ingresque clarity of the Diaghilev and Stravinsky portraits (1919, 1920) via cubist studies and "neo-classical" nudes, Picasso's restless hand remakes his world again and again with fresh energy, culminating here in six sketches of the artist/model dashed out in raging love/hate in the midst of personal crisis (1953–54). The sudden appearance of an earthy, hirsute Rembrandt (1934) seems to confirm Picasso's membership in the select group of art history's greatest draughtsmen.. From the Back CoverPicasso may have the most uncanny line since Botticelli. In between are times of serenity and introspection (Seven Dancers (1919), with the future Olga Picasso up front; many figures and bathers) and, part

"Picasso-- a glimpse" according to Lso. This book was a real find. The many illustrations were as good as a short course on the works of Picasso. I value it as an easy to read source on the works of a great artist.. "Ok, but not great" according to Dee Did It. The book arrived promptly and in good condition. I didn't expect much from the content, so was not disappointed. Some of Picasso's early drawings were so poor that they make me feel better about my own drawing. One can learn a great deal from trying to copy Picasso's work, as one begins to see relationships between lines and forms as he saw them. Some of Picasso's drawings were of his sexual fantasies, of course, so this may not be suitable for children whom you wish to shield from such ideas (smile).. "OK" according to phedup. With the gigantic oeuvre of Picasso, it would be impossible to include a representative number of his drawings in a small reasonably priced book like Dover. Good try though.