Pablo Picasso

(1881–1973)

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), a major influence on twentieth-century art, was a Spanish innovative artist who experimented and innovated throughout his 91 years. He was not only a master painter but also a sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist. His work matured from the naturalism of his childhood through Cubism, Surrealism, and beyond, shaping the direction of modern and contemporary art for decades.