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Picasso: Magic, Sex, Death

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I can't imagine a DVD set being more complete. It details his personal life as well as huge amounts of art, and how the two mingle. With interviews of friends, shots from places made famous (like 4 Cats), and work I'd never seen before, this documentary is a masterpiece. I've watched it over and over; it's like a live-action coffee table book. If you like Picasso, this is the most valuable and substantial thing you can own.

For anyone with an interest in art or Pablo Picasso in particular - this is 'THE' dvd to own. But coming from Richardson (whose two books on the young Picasso are among the best there is - Still awaiting the third!) I couldn't have expected any less. No murky footage on this dvd (unlike many other of those old dusty art bios) crystal clear images, good interviews, and lots of interesting info throughout. For all involved in it's making - My thanks! It's been a joy to watch again and again...

(Now if you'll excuse me... have to go muster some 'Voodoo' of my own... ;O)

In addition to a wonderful film by John Richardson, the DVD-ROM contains a PICASSO TIMELINE (754 pages of text) edited from the ON-LINE PICASSO PROJECT, an on-line catalogue raisonné of Pablo Picasso's entire artistic production. The ON-LINE PICASSO PROJECT, directed by DR. ENRIQUE MALLEN (Texas A&M University), currently catalogues nearly 7,000 artworks. New artworks are added on a regular basis. Users may visit the ON-LINE PICASSO PROJECT.

Excellent documentary film by John Richardson. A second DVD-ROM also included contains an astounding amount of information selected from the On-Line Picasso Project by Dr. Enrique Mallen. This is an essential two DVD set for anyone interested in Pablo Picasso.

This dvd was a Valentine's Day gift from my girlfriend and I was thrilled when watching it with her. I am obsessed with the man and the legend Picasso, owning a huge collection of books and online documents on the artist's life and I was please by the entire DVD. John Richardson has the best biographies on the artist and he Narrates this DVD perfectly. I would highly recommend this Dvd to anyone that is obsessed with the Minotaur the way I am.

Yes, you could read the several volumes of John Richardson's life of Picasso, or you could sit back, relax, and enjoy this excellent documentary film, filled with beautiful images of Picasso's works, Richardson's insightful summary of personal, artistic and historic events, and interviews with all those still living who knew Picasso well - conversations, really, since Richardson is a long time friend of so many of Picasso's family and intimates. In the process of watching this thoroughly engrossing and beautiful film, you'll learn much of what you would have by reading Richardson's multi-volume biography. A true Picasso scholar would do both, but if you don't have that time to invest, this film is the shortcut to Picasso savvy.

I thought this was a decent collection. Information is collected from several interesting sources, including a personal friend. If you are in agreement with linking an artist's private life closely with their work, then this collection does justice to the stories behind Picasso's art. It's a bit of a haul, time-wise, but well worth it (I watched it in chunks).

I love this documentary by John Richardson. It is an honor to have been asked to contribute to this great DVD with a lengthy selection of biographical and critical material from the ON-LINE PICASSO PROJECT.

This is way over-rated. Do NOT buy this if you intend to show it to students. I bought it for high school students and they are immediately turned off by the old narrator with English accent. Considering what an intense life full of relationship and artistic drama Picasso led, this DVD manages to make it boring. There are some insights into his relationships, but overall I have to give this a thumbs down as an educational tool.