The 20th Century produced an infinite number of
great and innovative artists and minds. The movements, styles and schools go on
endlessly. Dada, minimalism, abstract expressionism, pop and cubism are but a
few idioms from the last hundred years or so. Picasso was at the forefront of
many and the proponent of many more. He worked as a painter, ceramicist,
sculptor, print maker and theatrical designer. With works numbering in the
thousands he was considered by most experts to be number one in vast fields of
practitioners.
The mind and talents of the man represent something
unparalled in scope. It is only fitting that his words would be equally as
impressive, witty and poignant as any of his other creations. His attributed
quotes are as entertaining and richly original as would be expected of a man
possessed of such genius.
Picasso’s spoke on every subject. Among his particulars were of course art, creativity, imagination, the meaning and purpose of living and many other essentials of the genius mind as well as the everyday. By most accounts Picasso was no writer (imagine that) his quotes came largely from the conversations held with his friends and lovers; also members of the media and other inquisitive types were exposed to Picasso’s insights. His thoughts and opinions were self-expressions that propelled the artist and man through life. One of Picasso’s most interesting quotes summed up his passion, purpose and spirit of living. He was noted to have said; perhaps in jest; “Mass in the morning, Bull Fight in the afternoon and Brothel at night.” He was famous for his attentions and devotion to all three. He also said this small thing that summed up his prenominal work ethic; “I often paint two or three paintings in a single day. Afterwards; I will often paint another to relax.”
Take a little time now and immerse yourself in the view points, wisdom and words of Picasso. And what would any text on Picasso be without the embellishment of his provocative, timeless, uniquely original and immaculate images?
Picasso QUOTES
“People don’t realize what they have when they own a picture
by me. Each picture is a phial of my blood. That is what has gone into it.”
Picasso
Picasso
“Painters should have their eyes put out like goldfinches to
make them sing better.”
Picasso
“When there’s anything to steal.
I steal.”
“Anything of great value-creation, a new idea-carries its
shadow zone with it. You have to accept it that way. Otherwise there is only
the stagnation of inaction. Every positive value has its price in negative
terms and you never see anything very great which is not, at the same time,
horrible in some respect. The genius of Einstein led to Hiroshima.”
Picasso
“You mustn’t always believe what I say. Questions tempt you
to tell lies, particularly when there is no answer.”
“No, painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an
instrument of war.”
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