Nude with Raised Arms (The Avignon Dancer) 1907

"Nude with Raised Arms (The Avignon Dancer)" is a 1907 painting by Pablo Picasso, one of his most famous works of art. It is a pivotal piece in the development of Cubism, a style of painting that broke from traditional perspective and representation. The painting depicts a nude female figure with fragmented and geometric forms, particularly her face, which is inspired by Iberian sculpture and African masks. The figure's bold, flat planes and simplified forms exemplify Picasso's revolutionary approach to representing the human body and space. This innovative work has been recognized as a landmark in modern art, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression and forever altering the course of painting.