It is a widely held view that Picasso's creative work received a fresh impetus with each new muse in his life. Rather than Picasso's biography or stylistic phases, this volume pays tribute to the individual fates of the women who left their mark on his life. Personalities like Françoise Gilot and Dora Maar are among those whose entire life and creative work are acknowledged, not just the years they spent at Picasso's side.