Guernica (painting by Pablo Picasso)

"Guernica" by Pablo Picasso is a powerful mural-sized painting that depicts the horrors of war and civilian suffering. Created in 1937, it responds to the bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. The artwork uses stark black, white, and gray tones with fragmented, distorted figures—people and animals—to evoke chaos, pain, and despair. Picasso's abstract style emphasizes the emotional impact, making a universal statement against violence and atrocity. The painting serves as a timeless symbol of the tragic consequences of warfare and the resilience of human suffering.