Montmartre Heights of the Picasso Era

Author: Jean-Paul Cluzel / Liu Juan
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Montmartre, once described with brushstrokes by Toulouse-Lautrec as a place full of excitement and passion, became a roaring modern art center during the decade and a half of Picasso's life. From a small village with farms and open-air cafes, Montmartre transformed into a bustling and exquisite cultural melting pot, gathering masters such as Braque and Delaunay, Modigliani, Max Jacob, and Apollinaire. In this picturesque village overlooking the Basilica of the Sacré-C?ur and influenced by various trends in Paris, the most captivating artistic explorations of our time are taking place, with Picasso's involvement adding even more charm to its allure.