Published to accompany an exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, this catalogue presents a broad selection of works by Picasso, the great master of modern art, in an effort to stimulate a reflection on his influence and interaction with such leading Spanish artists as Joan Mir , Salvador Dal , Juan Gris, Mar a Blanchard and Julio Gonz lez: art reflecting on art and on the relationship between the real and the surreal, the artist's heartfelt involvement in the tragedy of unfolding history, the emergence of the monster with a human face, and the metaphor of erotic desire as a primary source of inspiration for the artist's creativity and world vision. Picasso and Spanish Modernity showcases works by Picasso and other artists, ranging from painting to sculpture, drawing, engraving from the collection of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sof a in Madrid. The works of art include such celebrated masterpieces as the Portrait of Dora Maar, Horse's Head and The Painter and the Model by Picasso, Siurana, the Path by Mir , along with Picasso's drawings, engravings and preparatory paintings for his huge masterpiece Guernica.. Included are the biographies of all the artists featured: Pablo Picasso; Aurelio Arteta; Rafael Barradas; Mar a Blanchard; Francisco Bores; Eduardo Chillida; Mart n Chirino; Pancho Coss o; Leandre Crist fol; Salvador Dal ; scar Dom nguez; Equipo 57; ngel Ferrant; Pablo Gargallo; Julio Gonz lez; Juan Gris; Jos Guerrero; Antonio L pez; Maruja Mallo; Manuel Millares; Joan Mir ; Manuel ngeles Ortiz; Jorge Oteiza; Pablo Palazuelo; Benjam n Palencia; Alfonso Ponce de Le n; Alberto S nchez; Antonio Saura; Jos Guti rrez Solana; Joaquim Sunyer; Antoni T pies; Josep de Togores; Joaqu n Torres-Garc a; Jos Val del Omar; Daniel V zquez D az; Esteban Vicente.