Pablo Ruiz y Picasso was one of the most superlative, talented and innovative artists of his time in the 20th century. Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain, on October 25 in the year 1881, to Jose Ruiz y Blasco and Maria Picasso y Lopez. His full birth name is Pablo Diego Jose Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Maria de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santisima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso, which was bestowed upon him at the time of his baptism. Aside from his two surnames which were given according to Spanish naming custom, his middle names were given to honor certain relatives and saints. Picasso was the son of an art professor and painter, and his passion for art began at an early age. His first words were a variation of the Spanish word for pencil, “lapiz,” which he pronounced as “piz piz.” As Picasso grew up, his father began giving him art lessons which improved his talent and granted him admission to the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona. Picasso and his family moved to Barcelona shortly after the traumatizing death of one of his younger sisters, Conchita, but Picasso thrived despite the tragedy. He eventually finished his studies at the School of Fine Arts and moved to Madrid to continue his studies at the Royal Academy of San Fernando, but he abandoned his studies rather quickly annoyed by the structured learning methods practiced by the school. At this point, he officially began his independent journey to become the Pablo Picasso whose legacy lives on today. Picasso's artistic career as an adult began more formally in 1901, as did what would later be known as his "Blue Period." Picasso's works during this period had a sad and depressed tone using shades of blue; sometimes these paintings had a hint of hope with the use of other colors...... middle of paper......the company of some friends. Interestingly, although he was born 26 years before her, Pablo Picasso lived much longer than Frida Kahlo. The traumas Frida suffered in her youth did not allow her a long and sumptuous life, as well as her artistic career. Unfortunately, it was only after his death at the age of 43 that his work began to gain greater recognition. But, regardless of lifespan or fame, these two artists left an impact on the art world that continues to influence and inspire potential artists to come. Picasso granted the art world new and unique compositional concepts and brought innovation to the table. Some impacts weren't even art-related. Frida was considered, for some, a feminist role model and inspiration; although its association with feminism is unclear. Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo were two incredible artists; strong, courageous, talented and respected.