Picasso: The Art of the Poster Catalogue Raisonne

Rating:
Summary: An excellent volume
Review: This small book, a collection of all the posters Picasso ever produced, is a fascinating addition to any art lovers library. Picasso's embrace of the poster, which is the modern precursor of mass advertisement, seems to cement his place as one of the most important artistic figures of this century. Page after page reveals Picasso's sensitivity and creativity even towards subjects as seemingly mundane as pottery fairs. His peace posters are unrivalled in their simplicity, yet they manage to convey both the importance and the fragility inherent in any call to peace. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and am confident any art appreciator will too.