Guernica - Pablo Picasso

This extraordinary work by Pablo Picasso, created in 1937, is a monumental piece that belongs to the movement of cubism , although it incorporates elements from the expressionism and the surrealism. This painting was a direct response to the bombing of the city of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War, reflecting the horror and devastation caused by the conflict.

Using a palette of grays, whites, and blacks, Picasso manages to convey human anguish and suffering through distorted and fragmented figures. In this artwork, cubist forms combine with a highly emotive visual language, highlighting despair and violence. The painting has become a universal symbol against war and oppression, demonstrating the power of art as a tool of social and political protest. Pablo's influence on modern art is undeniable, and "Guernica" remains one of the most studied works in contemporary art history.