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Book Synopsis: Exploring Picasso's seemingly opposite styles and artistic processes during a three-month summer vacation
In the summer of 1921, on the west wall of his improvised garage studio in Fontainebleau, France, Pablo Picasso painted two large-scale and astonishingly different-looking pictures side by side. On the left hung his classicizing Three Women at the Spring, long associated with the "return to order" in the aftermath of World War I. To its right, Picasso worked on one of two versions of Three Musicians, often described as the culmination of his prewar Cubist style. The visual dissonance of this pairing still has the ability to shock. Yet, a close look at Picasso's handling of materials, studio installations and fluid understanding of style reveals that these two seemingly incompatible works have more in common than meets the eye, as do other monumental works on canvas, small paintings, line drawings, etchings and pastels that he created in Fontainebleau during his brief three-month residency.
Published to accompany an exhibition that reunites Three Women at the Spring and Three Musicians with the richly varied body of work that emerged from Picasso's Fontainebleau stay, this copiously illustrated catalog, including never-before-seen photographs and archival documents, offers an introduction by curator Anne Umland and 15 object-based essays coauthored by art historians and conservators.
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Experience the groundbreaking artistry of Pablo Picasso like never before with the mesmerizing Picasso in Fontainebleau Book. This captivating book delves into Picasso's enigmatic and seemingly opposite styles during his three-month summer vacation in Fontainebleau, France in 1921. Witness the awe-inspiring visual dissonance as he boldly painted two large-scale masterpieces side by side, showcasing his classicizing Three Women at the Spring and the culmination of his prewar Cubist style, Three Musicians.
Unlock the secrets behind Picasso's unconventional artistic processes as you immerse yourself in the richly varied body of work he created during his residency. This extensively illustrated catalog features never-before-seen photographs and archival documents that offer a rare glimpse into the creative mind of a genius. Delve into 15 object-based essays coauthored by esteemed art historians and conservators, providing an in-depth understanding of Picasso's materials, studio installations, and his fluid understanding of style.
Don't miss the opportunity to explore the profound connection between the seemingly incompatible works that will make you appreciate Picasso's artistic genius on a whole new level. Be captivated by the catalog's carefully curated content, meticulously researched for art enthusiasts, historians, and anyone who wishes to delve into the world of one of the greatest artists of all time.
Discover the magic of Picasso in Fontainebleau Book today and immerse yourself in the groundbreaking artistry of one of history's most influential artists.
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