Picasso | Encounters: Printmaking and Collaboration

by Jay A. Clarke, Marilyn McCully

Although Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) is often thought of as a solitary genius, his career was fueled by the inspiration he drew from both personal and collegial relationships. Picasso practiced printmaking throughout his career—an interest that inherently fostered collaboration, as it brought him in contact with numerous printers and publishers. At the same time, his many famous muses—Marie-Thérèse Walter, Dora Maar, and others—influenced both his techniques and his imagery. This book features thirty-five of Picasso’s most important prints that showcase the artistic exchange vital to his process. It includes his first major etching from 1904, portraits of his lovers and family members, and prints that transform motifs by Rembrandt, Manet, and other earlier artists, such as an interpretation of Rembrandt’s Ecce Homo from 1970. Picasso | Encounters considers the artist’s major statements in printmaking throughout his career.
 

Distributed for the Clark Art Institute

Exhibition Clark Art Institute
(06/02/17–08/27/17)

136 pages, Paperback

Published July 25, 2017

Reviews

[Norgri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I must admit that I have never been a big Picasso fan. I can see why people admire his work, but at the same time it doesn't really stir me. As for the man himself, all I knew was the legend he propagated about himself.

For some reason, I picked up this book and am I ever glad I did. It revealed a side to Picasso and his process that I never would have thought I'd find interesting. After finishing the book, it inspired me to check out more of the artist's works.

I still wouldn't say I am a fanboy, but I definitely appreciate him much more.

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book that provides background including the influences of Picasso's girl friends and wives in painting and prints included in Clark's Picasso exhibition.