Pablo Picasso is regarded as a synonym for Modern Art. He is a distinct artist. Picasso's father was also a painter and instructor. Picasso learned art from his father. Picasso was a precociously-gifted man. In 1900, for the first time, he came to Paris. After he traveled back and forth between Spain and France, in 1904 he moved to Paris. Around this time, it is called "The Blue Period". After "The Rose Period", in 1907 he drew "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon". This work is describled as the biginning of cubism. "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" had an originality which defied general idea of pictures. After this work, Picasso simplified object and researched new spatial composition.
The transition of Picasso's style
1901-1904: Blue Period
This period is characterized by a more cheery style with orange and pink colors.
1907-1909: African-influenced Period
This period begins with his painting, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
1909-1912: Analytic cubism
Picasso and Georges Braque developed a style of painting. They used monochrome brownish and neutral colors.
1912-1919: Synthetic cubism
1914: Classism
1937: Guernica
