Title: 100 Pablo Picassos

Author: Violet Lemay

Genre: Literary Non-fiction

Summary: The author captures Pablo Picassos life as an artist. She also has information on different vocabulary used and words in a different language explained in the text. Violet tells the readers about his different art pieces from sculptures to paintings, and even clothing designs. She goes on to tell the readers about the different phases Picasso painted in. Each phase had a meaning behind it and an outcome to follow. From friends to lovers and ceramic to cubism Picasso showed the world many styles of art. Picasso continues to show the world what he saw through his eyes in art from all around the world in museums today.

Review: This was a very informational book. The knowledge of Picasso along with the knowledge of art and techiniques makes this an interesting read. There was much to learn in 100 Pablo Picassos and terrific art work to follow the text.

Content Area Connection:

• Art: Students can learn different styles of painting and Art techiniques in other lessons. This book can be incorporated to show how different moods effect art created.
• Art: Students can also work with blending of colors and expressing their feelings through color and shapes.
• History: Students can gather and compare different artist during the years. They can see how techiniques have changed and what was socially accepted as “normal” compared to the abnormal unique art.