Pablo Picasso is best known for his works in the Cubism style. However, he also painted beautiful works in the traditional techniques. Looking at such works like First Communion, a lovely oil painting with amazing detail and use of light, it is clear to see how talented he is. Other works in the cubism style, like Seated Woman Holding a Fan, it is a bit more difficult to understand and appretiate his talent. The cubism style is abstract and does not really represent real life images. The colors and use of light are not like that of traditional representaional art works. Some have even said it looks as if a child created the paintings.
Upon further study of the Cubism art peices by Picasso, one can find the fine detailing in the brush strokes, the balance and contrast of the colors and shapes and the use of shadow and light. At first glance the Cubism can be offensive and maybe even ugly to many. But when you look at it a bit more and take into consideration that Picasso's goal was to NOT create a representation piece, the beauty and talent jumps out at you.
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