Referring to his biography and influence as a revolutionary 20th-century Spanish artist, Picasso is known as one of the founders of the Cubist movement. Born on October 25, 1881, in Málaga, Spain, and died on April 8, 1973, in France, Picasso spent most of his life creating art. Picasso is one of the most prolific artists in the history of Western art, producing thousands of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and other works. He continued to experiment with various styles and techniques throughout his life. In addition to being a painter, he was also active as a sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer, producing over 20,000 works of art during his prolific life. His works often explored styles such as Cubism, Surrealism, and Expressionism, and he produced monumental works such as Guernica.