Guernica (1937), A Painting by Picasso, Unframed Canvas Prin..More

*Guernica* (1937)- One of the most famous masterpiece is a pathbreaking art showing war-time-reality. Picaso made it for the International Exposition dedicated to Art and Technology held in Paris. Before 2nd world war, unrest started in spain, and pain, tension & fear was there. Guernica reflects the panic during this interwar period & was his visual response, his memorial to the brutal massacre. It has since become the twentieth century*s most powerful indictment against war, a painting that still feels intensely relevant today. Currently hangs at Museo Reina sofia in Madrid. *PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) is universally renowned as one of the most influential and celebrated artists of the twentieth century; in terms of art, and art movements that occurred over this period. Before the age of 50, the Spanish born artist had become the most well-known name in modern art, with the most distinct style and eye for artistic creation. There had been no other artists, prior to Picasso, who had such an impact on the art world, or had a mass following of fans and critics alike, as he did. Throughout the long course of his career, he created more than 20,000 paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics and other items such as costumes and theater sets. His art career can be divided in major breakthroughs & periods like Blue period, Rose Period, Cubism, Surrealism, Neoclassicism & Sculpture.