Picasso's Chromatic Periods

1901–1973

Blue Period, Rose Period, Cubism, Neoclassicism, Surrealism — each a revolution in color. The most influential artist of the 20th century.

Oil on canvas across every conceivable technique. Each period has a distinct chromatic signature that defined an entire movement.

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Pablo Picasso

1881–1973

Spanish

Most influential artist of the 20th century. Blue Period, Rose Period, Cubism, Neoclassicism, Surrealism — each a revolution.

Blue Period: near-monochrome blue. Rose Period: warm pinks and ochres. Cubism: earth tones. Each period has a distinct chromatic signature.

Picasso: The Blue and Rose PeriodsFurther reading: Picasso: The Blue and Rose Periods — Marilyn McCully, Raphaël Bouvier, Laurent Le Bon, et al.
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