World Famous People Series - Picasso

Author: Qin Haibo, Lu Yanli
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Reading an excellent biography can have a lifelong impact on you. Picasso (1881-1973) was born to be an artist; he could hardly accept anything other than painting. He opposed war, and Guernica is a roar of fury against fascism. He loved peace. The Peace Dove represents his heart's longing for the future. He won a lifetime of wealth through art, and he supported progress and peace with his money. Picasso, a symbol and pioneer of human art. Reading a good biography can influence a person's entire life. The World Great Figures Series, edited and published by China Children's Press, is a large-scale biography series specially prepared for young readers. The "great figures" introduced in this series are all individuals in world history who have had a significant impact and made major contributions in politics, military, economy, science, thought, literature, and art. They have played a tremendous role in the course of world history. It can be said that the life of a "great figure" is history itself, and knowledge. Through this series, readers can broaden their horizons, enrich their knowledge, boost their confidence, and move away from immaturity toward maturity. The World Great Figures Series has already published over 50 titles, with more to come. Compared to other biographical works, it has the following unique features.
In terms of the selection of subjects, this series differs from general celebrity biographies. All the chosen figures have had a significant impact on the course of world history. Among them are not only well-known figures from developed countries but also individuals from developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as Chinese historical figures who have had a significant global influence. The subjects are primarily positive, with a few exceptions of highly influential negative figures.
In content, the series provides a relatively complete account of the subjects' lives, from birth to death. Unlike some biographies that only cover a few anecdotes, the World Great Figures Series presents the extraordinary lives of its subjects in a comprehensive, three-dimensional, and colorful manner. Compared to bulky biographies that can run into dozens of thousands of words, each volume in this series is only about 12,000 to 13,000 words, with a modest price tag. The language is simple and easy to read, the plots are vivid, and it is particularly suitable for young readers and those with general cultural backgrounds. Readers can quickly grasp the main life events and contributions of the subjects without spending too much time, gaining rich insights in the process. It can be said that among all biographical works, the World Great Figures Series is well-organized, appropriately sized, and engagingly written. That is why it has always been popular with readers.
In its evaluation of the subjects, the World Great Figures Series remains faithful to historical reality. It objectively introduces the subjects' achievements and contributions, does not shy away from their shortcomings, and presents a balanced assessment. Through reading, readers not only learn about the subjects' lives but also learn to observe history with a materialist perspective.
In today's increasingly competitive book market, the editors of the World Great Figures Series have not compromised on quality for economic gain. Many manuscripts have been revised multiple times before being published. As a result, this series stands out among biographical works as a uniquely distinctive and high-quality publication.