April 4 marks the 8th anniversary of the death of Picasso, a famous Western artist. Picasso has been trying to understand and absorb the nourishment of different cultures and arts in the world.
From Picasso's pottery and cubist works, the refined lines and compositions show that he was influenced by Eastern culture. The symbolism and allegory in his paintings are also thought to have been inspired by Eastern symbolism. In October 1944, Picasso announced his membership in the French Communist Party.