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Current Art Exhibits In London

By Steve, April 14, 2010

Current Art Exhibits In London
Current Art Exhibits In London

Come to London to see Picasso Challenging the Past

The Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was one of the most talented artists and most influential of the century 20. Throughout the fascinating career, will face the greatest masters of European painting to continue the dialogue of life art that is reflected in their art. "Picasso: Challenging the Past 'explores how absorbed the artistic works of painters responses past and made his own audacity.

Under the influence of El Greco, Velazquez and Goya, Picasso was an avid student of the great tradition of European painting. These artists have been crucial for him, like Rembrandt, Delacroix, Ingres, Manet and Cezanne. Large Tables these artists are displayed at the National Gallery.

Offering a fabulous collection of about 60 works by Picasso, this exhibition invites visitors to rediscover the permanent collection of the National Gallery in the light of Picasso's fascination with the ancient teachers.

The exhibition how Picasso how he has returned several times for other styles of traditional artists to develop their own plays and their influence is visible in much of his work. Included in this exhibition are self portraits, portraits of men, the female nude, still life, and the seated women.

This fabulous collection ends with an exhibition of the artist changes when, at the end of life, Picasso direct reference to these masterpieces "Las Meninas by Velázquez and Manet" The Grass Lunch, transforming them into "something else".

This exhibition is not missed.

Book a trip to Picasso during his stay in London. Apartments are available in a single night to travelers independent, only two minutes walk from Trafalgar Square, home of the National Gallery.

About the Author

Go City Apartments offer an excellent selection of apartment accommodation in London. Visitors can rent a fully equipped self-catering apartment just off Trafalgar Squarewith its own kitchen and bathroom for one night upwards. See Go City Apartments website for special deals. The above article was written by Jane Hannington, Marketing Manager at Go City Apartments. Contact Jane on 00 44 (0)208 421 5411.


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