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Throughout his life, Pablo Picasso had close friendships with writers and an abiding interest in the written word. This book, which draws on the collections of Yale University, traces the relationship that Picasso had with literature and writing in his life and work.

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"[The] catalogue contains an introduction by Susan Greenberg Fisher; essays that probe Picasso's lifelong relationship to writers and writing by Mary Ann Caws, and extended catalogue entries that present new scholarship on select objects from the exhibition by modern-art scholars."—Artdaily * Artdaily *
“…a stylish book that is a must for fans of the Spanish master.” — Artists and Illustrators * Artists and Illustrators *

"Picasso and the Allure of Language is a crucial starting point for understanding [that writing and drawing are the same act] in the artist's work and serves as a unique introduction to many of his most celebrated pieces."—Stefanie Sobelle, Bookforum

-- Stefanie Sobelle * Bookforum *

Picasso and the Allure of Language Yale

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    A Paperback / softback by Patricia Leighten, Susan Greenberg Fisher, Mary Ann Caws

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      Publisher: Yale University Press
      Publication Date: 24/02/2009
      ISBN13: 9780300135466, 978-0300135466
      ISBN10: 0300135467
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Throughout his life, Pablo Picasso had close friendships with writers and an abiding interest in the written word. This book, which draws on the collections of Yale University, traces the relationship that Picasso had with literature and writing in his life and work.

      Trade Review
      "[The] catalogue contains an introduction by Susan Greenberg Fisher; essays that probe Picasso's lifelong relationship to writers and writing by Mary Ann Caws, and extended catalogue entries that present new scholarship on select objects from the exhibition by modern-art scholars."—Artdaily * Artdaily *
      “…a stylish book that is a must for fans of the Spanish master.” — Artists and Illustrators * Artists and Illustrators *

      "Picasso and the Allure of Language is a crucial starting point for understanding [that writing and drawing are the same act] in the artist's work and serves as a unique introduction to many of his most celebrated pieces."—Stefanie Sobelle, Bookforum

      -- Stefanie Sobelle * Bookforum *

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