Woman’s Head
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The sculpture Woman's Head (1909) by Pablo Picasso is a seminal example of avant-garde sculpture from the early 20th century. It marked a radical departure from traditional methods, as Picasso moved away from sensory experience and embraced conceptualization. The head's angular, planar volumes are joined in a syntax independent of anatomy, creating a forceful and transformed appearance. Unlike traditional portraiture, the emphasis is on the forehead, cheeks, nose, and hair rather than the eyes and mouth. This work, influenced by Cubism, demonstrates a new approach to form and representation in sculpture.1
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