Picasso: Colour Library

Lomas, David

ISBN 10: 0714827088 / ISBN 13: 9780714827087

Published by Phaidon Press, 2020

Seller Inventory # 0714827088-4-37218890

Synopsis:

The name which predominates in the development of art throughout the twentieth century, and to which many of the revolutionary changes are ascribed, is that of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). Not only was he one of the most influential artists, he was also one of the most versatile. This beautifully produced book surveys the whole range of his paintings, from the haunting works of the Blue Period, to the brute power of Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, the lyrical sweetness of his family portraits, the revolutionary developments of Cubism and the later manifold experimentations with form and colour.

Roland Penrose’s introductory essay on Picasso was first published in 1971, when the great master was still alive. Penrose was acclaimed in his own right as a painter, and his long friendship with Picasso gave him unique insight into his life and work. David Lomas has written a preface introducing us to the friendship between these two artists. He has also written notes to each full-page colour plate, discussing the picture in detail, making this a perfect introduction to the twentieth century’s most famous artist.

About the Author: Penrose was acclaimed in his own right as a painter, and his long friendship with Picasso gave him unique insight into his life and work.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Picasso: Colour Library
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: paperback
Condition: Fair
Edition: 2nd Edition