{"product_id":"2026200006870-secondhand-picasso-his-life-and-work","title":"Picasso: His Life And Work","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. shelf wear on binding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work of art biography, Picasso: His Life and Work by Roland Penrose chronicles the extraordinary life of Pablo Picasso from his prodigious beginnings in Málaga, Spain, through his revolutionary contributions to Cubism, Surrealism, and modern art at large. Penrose, a close personal friend of Picasso and a distinguished art critic, brings unparalleled intimacy and authority to the narrative, presenting not only the artist's creative evolution but also the turbulent personal relationships and political convictions that shaped his genius. The tone is both scholarly and warmly personal, balancing rigorous art historical analysis with vivid anecdotes drawn from decades of direct acquaintance. Penrose illustrates how Picasso's restless reinvention across painting, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics cemented his status as the most influential artist of the twentieth century. Widely regarded as the definitive English-language biography of Picasso, this richly detailed account remains an essential text for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the man behind the masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48810616291547,"sku":"2026200006870-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/894217e5-f1f6-4c9e-970c-11eb8113ab66.png?v=1779806052","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200006870-secondhand-picasso-his-life-and-work","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}