Pablo Ruiz Picasso, born on October 25, 1881, in Spain and deceased on April 8, 1973, was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century who spent most of his adult life in France. Known for co-founding the Cubist movement, inventing constructed sculpture, and co-inventing collage, Picasso's artistic journey was characterized by continuous experimentation across various styles. His career is typically divided into periods, including the Blue Period (1901-1904), Rose Period (1904-1906), African-influenced Period (1907-1909), Analytic Cubism (1909-1912), and Synthetic Cubism (1912-1919). Among his most famous works are ""Les Demoiselles d'Avignon"" (1907) and the anti-war masterpiece ""Guernica"" (1937). Demonstrating extraordinary talent from childhood under his father's tutelage, Picasso evolved from naturalistic painting to revolutionary approaches that challenged artistic conventions. His rivalry with Henri Matisse pushed both artists to new creative heights. Exceptionally prolific throughout his long life, Picasso achieved universal renown and became one of the most recognizable figures in modern art history.