
- Autor:
- Catherine Ingram
- Wydawnictwo:
- Laurence King
- Język publikacji:
- angielski
- Rok wydania:
- 2015
- Typ okładki:
- twarda
- Liczba stron:
- 80 str
- Waga:
- 0,35 kg
- Wymiary:
- 228x171 mm
- ISBN:
- 9781780674797
This is Matisse
In the history of twentieth century modernism, Henri Matisse is a calm and unstoppable revolution of creative genius.
Trained originally in the French classical manner, he was inspired by the Impressionists and Cézanne to create in a style that brought out the beauty of colour, form and line by reducing them to their essentials. While considered a leader of the Fauves and an inspiration to most of the great figures in modern art, he wasn't interested in being associated with any school or trend. A family man who worked 'office hours' in his studio, he defies the image of the artist as enfant terrible or tortured soul.
In a career spanning six decades, he produced masterpiece after masterpiece that constantly challenge how we perceive colour and form.