Day 10 of 365

January 10

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Art & Culture

The Blue Period of Picasso

Pablo Picasso's Blue Period (1901-1904) was characterized by somber paintings in shades of blue and blue-green. This artistic phase was triggered by the suicide of his close friend Carlos Casagemas. During this time, Picasso was poor, cold, and depressed, themes that clearly influenced his melancholic artwork featuring beggars, prostitutes, and outcasts.

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Picasso's full name has 23 words and includes the names of several saints and relatives!

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