Explore the astonishing range and restless invention of Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), the Spanish-born artist who became one of the defining figures of modern art. This pocket guide follows his extraordinary career through the Blue and Rose periods, Cubism, classicism, Surrealist experimentation, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, and beyond. Learn what to look for in Picasso’s shifting viewpoints, fractured forms, bold line, expressive distortions, and constant reinvention of familiar subjects. Biographical insights, fascinating anecdotes, a personal portrait, and memorable quotations reveal the ambition and creative energy behind his vast body of work. A focused examination of one celebrated masterpiece offers a deeper understanding of his artistic breakthroughs and enduring influence. With more than 65 full-color reproductions, this compact volume provides an engaging introduction to an artist who changed the visual language of the twentieth century.