Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) is probably one of history’s most
names. He was a painter and sculptor and perhaps the
most recognized figure in twentieth-century art. He is best known
for starting the style. Among his most famous works is the
painting of the German bombing of the Spanish city of
during the Spanish Civil War.
Picasso was born into a middle-class family. He took after his father,
who was also a and a professor of art. From the age of
seven, Picasso had formal art lessons from his father. Picasso threw
everything into art and his school grades went down. Aged 16, the
family sent Picasso to study at ’s Royal Academy of Art.
Picasso moved to in 1900. It was difficult for him to make a
living.