Picasso become a major force in he art world with his unveiling of the piece " Ladies of Avignon" . This piece became his ultimate breakthrough because it was the first time the art world had been introduced to cubism. Cubism became Picasso's major style and also challenged ideas on what it meant to be a modern artist in an era of conservative ideals. These ideals became Picasso's driving force of challenging opposition. It was in his favor to challenge the bourgeoisie because they were in fact the ones that loved the piece so much that he became an instant celebrity. Picasso not only became a major force in the art world but also became a representation of the modern times. It was during this era that the world was moving at a rapid pace due to industrialization and World War 1. The excitement that carried through world was prevalent in many countries considering inventions that spawned, which nonetheless brought a new engagement and excitement to the culture of art and music