[Crowbob]

Daniel is correct. The impact of most paintings is reduced by a minimum of 50% with even in the very best reproductions. And so is Glen. The .5% of Picasso's life work is tremendous. Snipe, per usual, is presenting his wrong opinion. In fine art, there are at least three dimensions to consider when learning to appreciate it. One is the techinical aspect, another is the emotional and/or cognitive-the 'meaning', the third is context. All fine art must be appreciated within its historical context, and within the context of the artist's life. So there.