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Picasso's
Early Life
Picasso's Career Highlights
Picasso's Famous works
Picasso's Personal Life
Biography Bonus
100

What is the full name of Pablo Picasso at birth?

Pablo Ruiz y Picasso

100

With whom did Picasso invent Cubism?


Georges Braque

100

Name one of Picasso's famous paintings.

  • The Old Guitarist, Seated Woman, Asleep, Three Musicians
100

How many times did Picasso marry?


  • Twice
100

What is a biography?

A biography is a book written about another person’s life.

It tells the true story about them, from where and when they were born, mainly focusing on their achievements.

200

Where was Pablo Picasso born?


Malaga, Spain

200

Name one of the art techniques Picasso was one of the first to use.


  • Collage
200

What artistic movement is Picasso known for pioneering?


  • Cubism
200

Name one of Picasso's children.

  • Paulo, Maya, Claude, Paloma
200

An element of a biography usually the subjects name

Title 

300

What was Picasso's first word?

Lapiz (pencil in Spanish)

300

How many works of art did Picasso create?


  • Over 50,000
300

Can you name a type of art Picasso created besides painting?


  • Sculptures, ceramics, drawings, prints, tapestries, and rugs
300

What did Picasso's father do before giving up art?


  • Painted birds
300

What do we call the different points in someone's life? Give two examples

Subheadings: 

Early Childhood

Education

Adulthood

Achievements

Retirement/ Death

400

At what age did Picasso complete his first painting, and what was it called?


Age 9, "Le Picador"

400

At what age did Picasso move to Paris to further his art career?


  • Age 18
400

Which Picasso painting features a musician?


  • Three Musicians
400

What happened to Picasso's first wife, Jacqueline Roque?


She shot herself dead in 1986.

400

Which part of a biography is usually vague and general? Give an example by creating one of your classmates.

Introduction

___________grew up in a big, fun family in a busy place full of people in ________. Born when technology was booming, ______was curious from the start, loving to draw and play with any gadget they could find. This part of _______'s story is just a sneak peek. As we learn more about _______, we'll see how their love for exploring and creating things as a kid helped them do awesome stuff later on.

500

After the tragic event of his sister's death, which city did Picasso and his family move to, and how did this move influence his decision to pursue art more seriously?

They moved to Barcelona, and it was after this move that Picasso's father, recognizing his son's immense talent, gave up teaching art to focus on Picasso's education in the arts.

500

What significant art movement did Picasso co-found with Georges Braque, and how did it change the way people viewed art?

Cubism. It introduced a new way of representing reality in art by breaking down objects into geometric shapes, offering multiple perspectives of the same subject simultaneously, which was revolutionary and changed art forever.

500

Explain the importance of "The Old Guitarist" in Picasso’s career and what art period it belongs to.

“The Old Guitarist” is one of the most notable works of Picasso's Blue Period, characterized by sombre tones and the depiction of human misery. The painting is significant as it reflects Picasso’s emotional turmoil and economic hardship at the time.

500

Discuss the impact of Picasso's statement, "All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once they grow up," on our understanding of creativity and childhood.

This statement highlights the natural creativity and imagination present in all children and challenges the notion of artistic ability being exclusive to trained professionals. It suggests that society and education should nurture and maintain the creative spirit found in childhood into adulthood.

500

Why might an author choose to include both successes and struggles in a biography, and how does this affect the reader's perception of the subject?

Including both successes and struggles makes the subject more relatable and humanizes them, showing that achievements come with challenges. This approach helps readers understand that obstacles are part of the journey and can be overcome, providing a more balanced and realistic view of the subject’s life.