Picasso and Paper

Pablo Picasso's artistic output is astonishing in its ambition and variety. This new publication examines his imaginative and original use of paper, as a support for autonomous works and for his papier-collé experiments and three-dimensional constructions. It includes reproductions of more than 300 works of art and additional texts by experts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2020
Publisher: Royal Academy of Arts

Pablo Picasso's artistic output is truly astonishing, showcasing an incredible ambition and a vast array of artistic styles. This captivating new publication delves into a specific facet of his legendary creativity: his imaginative and innovative use of paper. Picasso employed paper as a versatile medium for creating autonomous works, including etchings, prints, and drawings, as well as for his groundbreaking papier-collé experiments of the 1910s and his revolutionary three-dimensional constructions, made entirely from cardboard, paper, and string. In some instances, his choice of paper was influenced by the circumstances of his time, particularly during his occupation in Paris, where art supplies were scarce. He ingeniously repurposed paper tablecloths to create stunning works of art. Furthermore, his works on paper serve as the foundation for some of his most renowned masterpieces, such as "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" (1907) and "Guernica" (1937). This lavish study features over 300 reproductions of Picasso's art pieces, accompanied by insightful texts by Violette Andres, Stephen Coppel, Emmanuelle Hincelin, Christopher Lloyd, Johan Popelard, and Claustre Rafart Planas. Through their contributions, readers gain a deeper understanding of the myriad ways in which Picasso's genius embraced the potential of paper throughout his illustrious career.

Weight: 1864g
Dimension: 308 x 254 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912520176