{"product_id":"picasso-by-catherine-daunt-9780714126999","title":"Picasso","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicasso was one of the most creative and experimental talents ever to explore the medium of print. This book charts his career as a printmaker, which was characterised by close collaboration with skilled printers, through which extraordinary artworks were produced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePicasso\u003c\/em\u003e delves into his journey as a printmaker, illuminating the significance of his partnerships with expert printers that resulted in remarkable artistic creations. Alongside a captivating selection of Picasso's works on paper, the book also encompasses sculptures, drawings, and prints by other artists and cultures that inspired him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis prints reflect his profound sense of belonging to an artistic heritage that stretches back to antiquity, influenced by the Mediterranean world of his birthplace, Málaga. They also showcase his ties to legendary artists of the past such as Raphael, Rembrandt, and Ingres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne section of the book examines the contradictions and controversies surrounding Picasso's relationships with his wives and lovers. The emphasis on Picasso as a printmaker highlights the importance of this aspect of his long artistic career and underscores his ongoing relevance as one of the most innovative and experimental figures in the exploration of printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341031194860,"sku":"9780714126999","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6570813482442.jpg?v=1772180846","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/picasso-by-catherine-daunt-9780714126999","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}