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From 1909 Picasso started to use the style of painting called Cubism. This started his influence to paint the painting called Geurnica later on.
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When the Spanish Civil War broke out in 1936.Picasso expressed anger and condemnation of the war and fascists through his art.
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Once the building was bombarded Picasso took on the role of Honorary Director-in-exile of the prado to publisise Franco's desercration of Spain's artistic heritage.
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Guernica was hit with very high explosives for over three hours. The town burned for three days and sixteen hundred civilians were killed or wounded.
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As Picasso visits the sight of Geurnica he sketches images for his ucoming picture called "Geurnica" highlighting what he saw in the streets.
