# PTE Re-order #38: The Creation of a Famous Mural

Re-order Paragraphs #38 - Level 3 - Feeds Reading

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- In January 1937, the Spanish Republican government commissioned Pablo Picasso to create a mural on the theme of "technology" for the Spanish Pavilion at the 1937 World's Fair in Paris.
- Picasso was living in Paris at the time and hadn't been to Spain for three years.
- He still had connections to Spain as Honorary Director-in-Exile of the Prado Museum in Madrid, however, and so agreed to the commission.
- On the first of May, Picasso read George Steer's moving eyewitness account of the bombing of Guernica and started sketches for what would become the world-famous painting known as Guernica.

## Answer

1. In January 1937, the Spanish Republican government commissioned Pablo Picasso to create a mural on the theme of "technology" for the Spanish Pavilion at the 1937 World's Fair in Paris.
2. Picasso was living in Paris at the time and hadn't been to Spain for three years.
3. He still had connections to Spain as Honorary Director-in-Exile of the Prado Museum in Madrid, however, and so agreed to the commission.
4. On the first of May, Picasso read George Steer's moving eyewitness account of the bombing of Guernica and started sketches for what would become the world-famous painting known as Guernica.

## Explanation

The correct sequence establishes a logical flow: the initial commission, the artist's current status, his professional connection to the subject, and finally the event that triggered the artistic process.

(Sentence 1): The first sentence establishes the context, describing the Spanish Republican government's request for Picasso to create a mural on technology. (Sentence 2): Next, it highlights Picasso's location in Paris and his disconnection from Spain, which provides context for his situation. (Sentence 3): The third sentence underscores Picasso's continued ties to Spain as Honorary Director-in-Exile of the Prado Museum, explaining his acceptance of the commission. (Sentence 4): Finally, it concludes with Picasso's reaction to the bombing of Guernica, which sparked the creation of his iconic painting, linking his emotions to the artwork.

## Hints

- Look for dates or time-based markers to establish the chronological order of events.
- Focus on how the artist's location and professional titles link his personal situation to the commission.

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