picasso's influence or inspire

[fiona611]

who influenced or inspired picasso?

[geofbob]

Of his immediate predecessors, Cezanne was probably the greatest direct influence on Picasso, especially in his development of Cubism. Of his contemporaries, only Braque during the Cubist period, and Matisse - as evidenced in the recent Tate exhibition - had much influence, though he toyed with Surrealism during the 30s. But Picasso was certainly inspired by many Old Masters - especially Goya, Velazquez, Rubens and Manet - of whose works he painted many versions. Also, he drew heavily on Greek Classical and African "primitive" sculpture both for his subjects and aspects of his style.

[david niven]

Other common points of inspiration for Picasso include circus folk [especially harlequins] and bull fighting [see the ceramic tiles/plates etc]. Also self portraiture was a theme he returned to time and again.