Head
- Artist
- Pablo Picasso
- Date
- c.1938
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Portrait
"Head" is a notable work by Pablo Picasso that exemplifies his innovative approach to collage techniques, exploring new depths in portrait art. Created using gouache on paper, the piece reflects Picasso’s fascination with Surrealism and his mastery of breaking traditional forms. It distills complex human features into distorted, abstracted forms, demonstrating his influence on modern art's evolution beyond his famous works like Guernica. As part of his extensive career, "Head" showcases the artist's continuous experimentation with style and media, emphasizing his role as a pioneering figure in 20th-century art.
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