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'The Brothel Of Avignon Or Les Demoiselles D' Avignon

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The Brothel of Avignon or Les Demoiselles d’Avignon by Pablo Picasso was one of the most controversial paintings of its time. This painting shows five nude women which are disproportional and have geometric shapes. On the right hand side of the canvas, there are two women whose faces do not match their body which could mean that they are wearing masks. Also, the women in the painting are not modest while showing their bodies, instead, they are flaunting their bodies. Although this painting was controversial, this was a revolutionary painting. Through The Brothel of Avignon, it can be proven that Oscar Wilde is correct when he states that the varying opinions about an art piece means that the piece is new, complex, and vital. Before Cubism

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