The definitive Picasso! This reference work includes 500 masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso in Paris, reproduced in photographs taken especially for the publication. The works are arranged according to stylistic period and chronology, and each section opens with a succinct presentation of that phase of the artist’s life and work. The book commemorates one of the most anticipated artistic events of recent times—the traveling exhibition of 500 Picasso masterworks, at museums in Madrid, Abu Dhabi, Canada, New York, Australia, and Japan from 2008–2010. This volume acts as a fully comprehensive guide, complementing the world-wide exhibition of which it serves as a delightful souvenir. Picasso: 500 Masterpieces will enthrall both experts and art amateurs alike in its capacity as both an art history reference book and a thorough beginner’s introduction to the renowned artist. This wondrous collection bears testimony to the great talent of one of the most influential and iconic artists of our time and will become a key reference to the artist’s work.