Abstract Art in Picasso Paintings
Picasso’s Transition to Abstraction
Around 1907, Pablo Picasso began breaking down objects into geometric shapes, flattening forms and showing multiple perspectives at once—a key feature of Cubism. This shift challenged traditional realism and opened new ways to see.
His 1908 painting Carafe and Tumblers perfectly illustrates this transition. Everyday items like a carafe and glasses become interlocking geometric forms, emphasizing structure and spatial relationships over color or detail. This work marks a decisive step toward abstraction and modern art.
A copy of this iconic painting was lovingly recreated by my father at 1978. It hangs proudly in living room, framed in a luxurious baroque frame, blending family heritage with modern art legacy.
Illustration: Pablo Picasso — Carafe and Tumblers (1908)
