... lifeless linoleum vivifies the layers of flat unmodulated color and allows the exposed paper to become the source of light. Throughout his career, Picasso's superb draftsmanship served many subjects. His father taught him the importance of drawing, which thereafter was the dominant occupation of his life. ... painting, sculpting, and pottery-making with drawing. Long series of compositions such as the 180 drawings he did in 1953-54, published as 'Picasso and the Human Comedy,' became an integral part of his life. Almost entirely devoted to his now traditional subjects - the artist at wor...

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