{"product_id":"picassos-mask-pb-paperback","title":"Picassos Mask PB - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndré Malraux\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Just as the mask of the title symbolizes several aspects of Picasso's life, this important book exists on at least four levels: as an affectionate memoir, an analysis of Picasso's genius, a detailed commentary on much of his work, and a discussion of the significance of art in the modern world.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing Pablo Picasso's death in 1973, André Malraux was summoned by Jacqueline Picasso, the artist's widow, to her home at Mougins in the South of France. There, surrounded by Picasso's powerful last paintings \"painted face to face with death,\" and his art collection destined for the Louvre, Malraux recollected Picasso's rebellious life and the metamorphosis of his art. In \u003ci\u003ePicasso's Mask\u003c\/i\u003e, Malraux's memories, at once personal and historical, evoke Picasso as a private man and as a legendary artistic genius. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor over half a century, André Malraux (1901-1976) was intimately involved in French intellectual life, as philosopher, novelist, soldier, statesman, and secretary for cultural affairs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMalraux knew Picasso well, and here recollects a number of his conversations with the painter. In rich, evocative, and memory-filled prose, he has written an inspiring and moving reminiscence. \u003ci\u003ePicasso's Mask\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most profound works in Malraux's remarkable oeuvre.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndré Malraux's \u003c\/b\u003e many books include \u003ci\u003eMan's Fate, Man's Hope, The Voices of Silence, The Conquerors, The Temptation of the West, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Walnut Trees of Altenburg.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.21 x 5.42 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 11, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52422208061747,"sku":"9780306806292","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/NStYYUFFVHlqZVVoeHZDLzV4a0lzdz09.webp?v=1758556226","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/picassos-mask-pb-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}