The old guitarist (1903)- one of the famous masterpiece, is currently displayed at the art institute of chicago. This piece of artwork was created by picasso right after one of his very close friends died of suicide. The guitarist, although muscular, shows little sign of life and appears to be close to death, implying little comfort in the worldsery of his situation. Details are eleminated and scale is manipulated to create elongated and elegant proportions while intensifying the silent contemplation of the guitarist and a sense of spirituality. Man with guitar (1911)- it is a synthetic cubism style painting, showing gradual loosening of form from the tight spatial restrictions of high analytical cubism is beginning to be felt here. The pyramidal structure is in place but the heavy geometrical shapes are allowed a gentler, more rhythmical feel, counterbalanced by the swirling column-like shape at the bottom, denoting the pictures base. Suggests a cafe scene considered to be one of best art done by picaso. Pablo picasso (1881-1973) is universally renowned as one of the most influential and celebrated artists of the twentieth century in terms of art, and art movements that occurred over this period. Before the age of 50, the spanish born artist had become the most well-known name in modern art, with the most distinct style and eye for artistic creation. There had been no other artists, prior to picasso, who had such an impact on the art world, or had a mass following of fans and critics alike, as he did. Throughout the long course of his career, he created more than 20,000 paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics and other items such as costumes and theater sets.