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  • Essay / Final Art - 1781

    Pablo Ruiz y Picasso was one of the most remarkable, talented and innovative artists of his time in the 20th century. Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain on October 25, 1881, to José Ruiz y Blasco and Maria Picasso y Lopez. His full birth name is Pablo Diego Jose Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Maria de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santisima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso, which was given to him at his baptism. Besides his two last names which were given according to Spanish custom, his middle names were given to honor some relatives and saints. Picasso was the son of an art teacher and painter, and his passion for art began at a very young age. His first words were a variation of the Spanish term for pencil, "lapiz", which he pronounced "piz piz". As Picasso grew up, his father began giving him art lessons which honed his talent and allowed him to be accepted into the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona. Picasso and his family moved to Barcelona shortly after the traumatic death of one of his younger sisters, Conchita, but Picasso thrived despite the tragedy. He eventually completed his studies at the School of Fine Arts and moved to Madrid to continue his studies at the Royal Academy of San Fernando, but he dropped out quite quickly, bored with the structured learning methods practiced by the 'school. At this point, he officially began his independent journey to becoming the Pablo Picasso whose legacy continues to this day. Picasso's artistic career as an adult began more formally in 1901, as did what would later be known as the "Blue Period." Picasso's works from this period had a sad, depressed tone using shades of blue; sometimes these paintings had a touch of hope with the use of other colors......middle of paper......the company of a few friends. Interestingly, although he was born 26 years before her, Pablo Picasso lived much longer than Frida Kahlo. The traumas suffered by Frida early in her life did not allow her a long and lavish life, nor her artistic career. Unfortunately, it was only after his death, at the age of 43, that his work began to receive greater recognition. But regardless of their lifespan or fame, these two artists left an impact on the art world that continues to influence and inspire potential artists to come. Picasso offered the art world new and unique compositional concepts and brought innovation. Some impacts weren't even art-related. Frida was considered, for some, a feminist role model and inspiration; although its association with feminism is unclear. Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo were two incredible artists; strong, courageous, talented and respected.