Picasso's dad was an art teacher, and he himself displayed prodigious talent from a young age. He received rigorous academic training, mastering classical techniques of drawing, painting, and sculpture.
For example: This is a Picasso
Only he can make a comment like this:
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”
Then break all rules of art!
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I agree, breaking rules is not necessarily a bad thing. Everybody jaywalks when there's no traffic. Applying rules in a rational manner is very important, as well as being conscious about their limits.