subject: Barcelona In The Footfall Of Picasso [print this page] There are a 1000 shipway to discover Barcelona but if you follow the footfall of Picasso tin discover one of the most captivating aspect of the city. In this article we explore Barcelona with the great painter, from the gallery where he exhibited his first painting to Picasso Museum, with more than 3,800 works by the artist. Picasso arrived in Barcelona when he was only 14 but from that moment succumbed to the charms of this cosmopolitan city. Today there are many places that store the wake of his footsteps and each becomes an invitation to discover the most artistic and bohemian Barcelona.The route of the art It is virtually impossible to understand Picasso's work without seeing the same images that inspired the painter. So the starting point is the Drawing School of the Llotja, a Gothic building of scenery from the terrace the young Picasso immortalized the infinite warp roofs. Only after I left you wrap the magic of this place you can go to the Picasso Museum, located in Moncada. Within the walls of this museum you can see more than 3,800 works, many of which belong to the youth of Picasso and his "blue period". However, the 58 works that propose a reinterpretation of the famous Meninas protagonists are parts of the whole collection. Just outside the museum place Nova find a very master frieze childlike feeling they were designed by Picasso.
The tour continues in the Sala Pares the art gallery with more history of Barcelona where Picasso had his first exhibition. Today you'll appreciate the works of the great Spanish painters of the nineteenth and twentieth and bolder proposals of contemporary artists. Picasso found inspiration not only in the urban landscapes of Barcelona but also in their nights. So one of the most attractive sites of this route is the brasserie "Els Quatre Gats". Located across the street Montsi probably cost you a bit to distinguish its facade of medieval atmosphere but just see it'll encourage you to enter. This site was the preferred meeting place of the characters modernist late nineteenth century. In this intimate gatherings and celebrated their concerts and was right where Picasso found his first commissioned work: designing the cover of the menu. Its ancient tiles and colorful stained glass will make a journey through time while enjoying the most typical of Barcelona cuisine. Of course, one day is not enough to retrace the footsteps of Picasso and it is strongly recommended to stay at one of the hotels in Barcelona just so you can enjoy every sip of the charms of this city. Start social
