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Picasso's imagery of death : sculpture as memento mori

Author
Cowling, Elizabeth
Document type
Article (journal)
Language
English
Source
Apollo. 1996, Num. 417, Vol. 144, 9-15, 13 ill.
ISSN
0003-6536
Abstract (en)
Describes death imagery in Picasso's sculptures. Suggests this derives from the artist's fear of death and the various superstitious tricks he had for dealing with his phobia. Also contends the sculptures reflect Picasso's lifelong fascination with bones and animal skeletons.
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DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19970401-00259152

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