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Looking at Picasso

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Looking at Picasso presents a fresh, thematic exploration of Pablo Picasso's groundbreaking work across painting, sculpture, drawing, and prints. Written by acclaimed art historian Pepe Karmel, the book traces the evolution of Picasso's style over seven decades, highlighting iconic works like Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and Guernica, alongside lesser-known pieces including his sculptures and reinterpretations of classic art. Its chronological arrangement and rich illustrations offer an in-depth understanding of how Picasso transformed modern art without focusing on biography.
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This insightful study will captivate museum-goers, modern art enthusiasts, and readers seeking a nuanced, art-focused perspective on Picasso's oeuvre.

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A major new survey that offers fresh insights on Pablo Picasso's artworks, written by a leading authority on the master.

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. This important new monograph, released to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the artist's death, presents Picasso's unparalleled achievements in all media: painting, sculpture, drawing and prints. Art historian and curator Pepe Karmel offers fresh analysis of this great master for a 21st-century audience, considering Picasso's work through the lens of art rather than biography. He demonstrates how Picasso's style, evolving over the course of seven decades, introduced visual languages and narratives that transformed modern art.

Arranged chronologically by themes and movements, Looking at Picasso is profusely illustrated with renowned paintings, such as the provocative Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and his monumental Guernica, protesting the horror of war. These are accompanied by numerous lesser-known works, including Picasso's daring sculptures and his animated reinterpretation of Velazquez's 17th-century masterpiece Las Meninas.

Numerous exhibitions planned for 2023 will bring Picasso to the forefront. This engaging book will appeal to museum-goers curious to learn more about Picasso's career and anyone interested in modern art.

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Praised for its sophistication and thoroughness, Looking at Picasso is lauded as a comprehensive and fair-minded account that balances vast scholarship with political responsibility. Reviewers commend Pepe Karmel's ability to engage with Picasso's complex legacy in a way that withstands contemporary scrutiny, positioning the book as a definitive and exemplary art history resource.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500026045

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 124 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 1360g

Pages: 200

About the Author

Pepe Karmel is Associate Professor at the department of Art History, New York University. He is the author of Picasso and the Invention of Cubism (2003) and Abstract Art: A Global History (2020), and has written widely on art for museum catalogues, as well as the New York Times, Art in America and other publications. He has also curated and co-curated numerous exhibitions, including 'Jackson Pollock' (MoMA, 1998) and 'Dialogues with Picasso' (Museo Picasso Malaga, 2020). Karmel is the Associate Curator of Museo Picasso Malaga.

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