Card Player Picasso Diamond Art Kit for Adults

The Symbolism and History of Pablo Picasso's "Card Player" Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was one of the most influential figures in modern art and is renowned for his pioneering work in cubism, surrealism and other genres. One of his greatest works, “Card Player” (1913), reflects both his artistic style as well as the turbulent political events happening at the time in Spain. By analyzing this painting, we can gain insight into some of the symbolic elements as well as contextual influences that shaped its creation. The central figure in “Card Player” is a man sitting at a table with two cards laying out before him. He has an intense expression on his face, almost like he is deep in thought or contemplation or perhaps even challenged by something bigger than himself. This could be representative of Picasso's own struggles during this period as he navigated between his career as an artist and living under oppressive rule. Other aspects such as the lack of color scheme and muted light create