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Pablo

Series: Art Masters
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Pablo is an award-winning graphic biography that chronicles the life of Pablo Picasso, one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century. The story traces Picasso's early years in Montmartre's bohemian circles, his complex relationship with Fernande Olivier, and the artistic evolution shaped by friendships with figures like Max Jacob, Guillaume Apollinaire, Georges Braque, and his rival Henri Matisse. The narrative follows his rise from poverty to the pioneering of cubism and modern art.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This graphic novel is ideal for readers interested in art history, biographies, and graphic storytelling, especially those fascinated by modern art and Picasso's influence.

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A stunning graphic biography of the world's best-loved artist

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This award-winning graphic biography of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) captures the prolific and eventful life of one of the world's best-loved artists.

Pablo explores Picasso's early life among the bohemians of Montmartre, his turbulent relationship with artist/model Fernande Olivier, and how his art developed through friendships with poets Max Jacob and Guillaume Apollinaire, the painter Georges Braque, and his great rival Henri Matisse.

Julie Birmant and Clรฉment Oubrerie depict a career that began in poverty and reached its climax with the advent of cubism and modern art.

Series: Art Masters

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The biography continues through the scandals and frustrations Picasso experienced, providing a nuanced portrayal of the artist's turbulent life and career.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781906838942

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 April 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Clรฉment Oubrerie

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 1060g

Pages: 344

About the Author

Julie Birmant, a former director of the Brussels film school INSAS, has made documentaries on popular science and co-edited issues of the Journal of Alternative Theatre. She lives in France. Cl\u00e9ment Oubrerie is a French artist who has illustrated more than 40 books. His first graphic novel, Aya of Yop City, won the First Book Award at the Angoul\u00eame International Comics Festival; was nominated for the YALSA Great Graphic Novels list and an Eisner Award; and made best-of lists in the
Washington Post, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal.

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