The story of Western figures

Author: Shang Quanyu
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: A Spanish tycoon paid a high price to have Picasso paint a portrait of him in Paris. After the painting was completed, the tycoon took it back to his country. At the border, the customs officials did not believe it was a portrait and asked an artist to appraise it. The artist said it was not an artwork but a complex machine design sketch. Then, they brought in an engineer for evaluation. The engineer studied it for a while and said that it might be a machine, but he was certain it would never work. Such passages are scattered throughout the book, making one laugh out loud at any moment. However, they also reveal the extraordinary and unconventional nature of Picasso's art, leaving us humbled. This book showcases the wisdom and culturally distinct personalities of Westerners from the perspective of life's details, allowing us to appreciate the humor and talent that bring history to life.