[etni] Fw: grammar

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  • Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:13:18 +0200

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From: Alaa Nassar - alanassar59@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: grammar


Hello..

Is "has had" in the following sentence correct?

Whenever people talk about art, they will certainly mention the great 
influence Picasso has had on modern art.

My colleague says yes and I say no because Picasso had his influence before 
he died. Or maybe this is true if we want to use "influence" as  a verb, so 
"Picasso influenced modern art, and not has influenced..", right?

Thanks a lot for your help.


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