World of

Author: Qiu Keping
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is one of the series "World History." It records the arduous journey of human civilization from a fresh perspective, depicts the fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of major events in the history stage with delicate brushwork, recreates the heroic figures in the vicissitudes of history with precious historical materials, and showcases the allure and elegance of history through realistic images. The book holds certain reading value. "World of Passion" is the most enchanting aspect of World History. The book focuses on the private lives, romantic affairs, and male-female relationships of emperors, empresses, nobles, and famous figures from around the world. It vividly portrays the joys and sorrows, beauty and ugliness, and goodness and evil of human nature. By recording these rare-to-hear, worldwide tales of passion, the book aims to reveal the profound and unique impact of human basic needs and inner psychology on historical events and processes. Moreover, while telling these captivating stories, the book meticulously collects historical images and artifacts related to each event and figure. Over three hundred exquisite illustrations provide a three-dimensional, rich, and realistic portrayal of historical events and figures, striving to offer readers a broader cultural perspective, more imaginative space, aesthetic enjoyment, and pleasant experiences. The book is vivid and, illustrated, with an overall design that blends the weight of history with artistic sensibility, meeting modern readers' needs for reading and appreciation while also possessing high collectible and aesthetic value.
On a cold winter day, Picasso wandered aimlessly near the La Ruche Art Gallery, seemingly waiting, searching. Perhaps inspired by some unseen force, he was waiting for the goddess about to appear. At that moment, a group of people just off the subway emerged, their necks shrinking as they shivered in the cold wind. Picasso stared at them blankly. Suddenly, a wild joy flashed in his eyes as a beautiful young woman appeared before him. Her brown skin, curly golden hair, grayish-blue eyes, high classical Greek nose, and athletic, vibrant figure seemed to be the goddess that had repeatedly appeared in his mind and been depicted on his canvas. And now, the goddess was right before him. Picasso rushed forward, determined not to let his goddess escape. He grabbed her arm and said eagerly, "I am Picasso. Being with you will complete a great work." This woman was Marie Thérèse. Compared to Picasso's other women, Thérèse embodied all their best qualities: Fernando's calmness, Eva's innocence and warmth, Olga's elegance and refinement, and the joy, liveliness, and purity they lacked. From the day he began having sex with Thérèse, Picasso's most intense, unrestrained, and shameless sexual life began. Thérèse was a virgin before meeting Picasso, who became her sex tutor, experimenting on her with various sexual practices, including sexual abuse. She remained completely unaware of it all, merely submitting to him with absolute obedience, which Picasso used to prove his power and sexual allure. His strange sexual desires and perversions were also reflected in his Seascapes and Bather Series works: these depicted tortured and conquered women, or sirens that threatened humanity yet were filled with self-inflicted pain and destructive power. Insanity, suffering, and sexual desire intertwined in these works. Marie Thérèse's appearance contributed to the maturation of Picasso's surrealism. However, as usual, his enthusiasm for surrealism waned, and the significance of Thérèse faded—she became merely a tool for his sexual desires. It wasn't until several years later, when he met Dora Maar, a surrealist painter, that his passion flared up again, deepening his surrealism. Dora possessed extensive knowledge, allowing her to discuss all artistic matters with Picasso and delve deeply into philosophy and sociology, areas where Picasso was weak. She even understood astrology. Picasso was delighted to discover her true artistic nature and became excited. This young woman, who had emerged alongside his "Girl before a Mirror," became his lover, replacing Olga and Thérèse. Now, three women surrounded Picasso. He also enjoyed the rivalries among the women over him, as it allowed him to fully satisfy his desire to control everything. He once told a young female student, who could have been his granddaughter, "Some say I have a sultan's soul, so I need an Islamic harem. To be honest, I wish I were a Moor or an Easterner, then"