2 Books on Picasso - by William S. Lieberman & Christian Zervos - Vintage

Pablo Picasso: Blue and Rose Periods
text by William S. Lieberman

"Pablo Picasso explores the early, formative years of one of the 20th century’s most revolutionary artists. The book focuses on Picasso’s emotionally charged Blue Period (1901–1904), marked by somber tones and subjects of poverty, despair, and human isolation, followed by the warmer, more lyrical Rose Period (1904–1906), where acrobats, harlequins, and circus performers embody a gentler, more romantic sensibility. Lieberman’s text provides insightful commentary on the personal experiences and cultural influences that shaped these phases, situating them within Picasso’s artistic evolution and the broader currents of modern art. Illustrated with key works, the volume highlights how these periods established Picasso’s emotional depth and technical mastery, paving the way for his later radical experiments in Cubism."

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Pablo Picasso
by Christian Zervos
***text is in French***

both paperbacks in good used condition