Pablo Picasso: Master Of Metamorphosis

Pablo Picasso, known as one of the world’s most influential and well-documented artists of the twentieth century. Unlike most, Picasso’s legacy as a prominent rule breaker, an inventor of forms, an innovator of styles and techniques, a master of various media, has long since been recognized the genius in modern art. Picasso is known for producing an estimated 50,000 pieces of artwork, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, drawings, prints, and even tapestries and rugs. Yet the medium in which was Picasso’s most important contribution was painting, or oil painting on canvas. During the intervening years, Picasso’s work methods were constantly changing, giving him the title, “Master of Metamorphosis” because, “. . . he never stuck to one type of style or a technique, rather he was constantly transforming his art, moving from style to style with ease.” (Beardsley 6). Picasso was a …show more content…
The huge statue carved from a single block of marble, created in 1873 by William Wetmore Story (1819-1895) sits at 54 1/2 x 34 1/2 x 65 1/2 in. The beautiful statue displays Semiramis, the Assyrian Queen Regent of Babylon (870-808BCE), who reigned for 42 years. The discretely yet provocative dressed Queen regent Semiramis with her legs crossed as she relaxes upon a beautiful chaise. Displayed with beautiful jewelry of bracelets, a necklace and a beautiful jeweled crown laid upon her head with long curly hair going down her back. The beautiful statue displays Semiramis, the Assyrian Queen Regent of Babylon (870-808BCE), who reigned for 42 years. Historically, there are many fictional stories presumed over the queen regent, though what little remains of Semiramis is displayed within the contemporary records. Which mentions the Queen regent undeniable beauty and wisdom, as well as for her considerable influence over the Assyrian