Henri Matisse had a remarkable career and is widely regarded as the greatest colorist of the 20th century and as a rival to Pablo Picasso in the importance of his artist contributions. Henri Matisse’s La Musique was painted in 1939 and measures 45 3/8 x 45 3/8 inches. He inscribed this beautiful painting in the lower right corner with his name and year it was finished. This painting harmoniously depicts two women seated on brightly patterned cushions on the patio playing music. He used color as
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Henri Matisse: King of the Fauves "The remarkable career of Henri Matisse‚ one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century‚ whose stylistic innovations (along with those of Pablo) fundamentally altered the course of modern art and affected the art of several generations of younger painters‚ spanned almost six and a half decades. His vast oeuvre encompassed painting‚ drawing‚ sculpture‚ graphic arts (as diverse as etchings‚ linocuts‚ lithographs‚ and aquatints)‚ paper cutouts‚ and book
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Henri Matisse During this semester we have discussed numerous interesting artist with all sort of artistic styles and views. I have viewed so many different artist works‚ painting‚ sculptures‚ objects‚ etc.‚ but this one particular oil painting by Henri Matisse really stuck out to me like a sore thumb. The name of the painting is Le bonheur de vivre (The Joy of Life) 1905-1906. This painting was significant to me because Matisse’s view of women and the message that motivated him was clearly
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Henri Matisse is a French artist who had a six-decade career in being an artist. His artworks were traditional‚ however; his usage of different exaggerated emotion and brilliant colours made him an artist who became very influential in the 20th century. Matisse born and raised in France‚ as his family worked in the grain business. When Matisse was around his 20’s or so‚ he had taken up working as a legal clerk‚ and after that he had studied for a law degree. He then began working in a law office
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The piece I selected for the first Art Appreciation assignment was The Dance‚ painted by Henri Matisse in 1910. From the outset‚ I was drawn to this abstract piece because of the contrasting simplicity of the content against the vibrant‚ but dark blue and green colors. The Dance depicts five nude red figures that are holding hands in a cyclical position and appear to be moving in a clockwise direction (ahead). Some of the figures are holding hands in a light and delicate manner‚ while the figure
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Henri Matisse: “The Window”‚ France 1916 Matisse is considered one of the most influential painters of the 20th century‚ and one of the leading Modernists. Known for his use of vibrant colors and simple forms‚ Matisse helped to usher in a new approach to art. He believed that the artist must be guided by instinct and intuition. Although he began his craft later in life than most artists‚ Matisse continued to create and innovate well into his eighties. The Window‚ 1916‚ is a very pretty piece
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The Back IV by Henri Matisse Henri Matisse was a French artist born December 31st 1869. He is known for his use of colour. He was a draughtsman‚ printmaker‚ and sculptor‚ but is known primarily as a painter. He painted during the period of expressionism and was considered a fauve. Matisse was also an accomplished sculptor whose radical style left lasting mark on modern art history. Although he pursued sculpture since his early years as an independent form of expression‚ he frequently used it to
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Porte- fenêtre à Collioure also known as Fenêtre ouverte is a painting by Henri Matisse. The work was painted in 1914 and Matisse kept the painting until his death. He died in 1954 but the Porte- fenêtre à Collioure was first exhibited in 1966. Matisse painted numerous of paintings of the theme of the window at Collioure. Without looking at the title of the painting it is hard to identify the elements in the painting. This is probably Matisse’s one of the most abstract painting. Unlike his other
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Alexa Torti Concentration Essay The color red is a complex and intricate color that conveys diverse emotions. I decided to center my concentration around red and everything the color expresses. I chose this because of the different capabilities red provides because it has such depth. Allowing me to do anything from a piece on love to one on war. Many artist also understood the opportunities that color provides such as Kandinsky‚ Matisse‚ and Derain. Kandinsky did a study on color theory understanding
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Henri Matisse "If my story were ever to be written truthfully from start to finish‚ it would amaze everyone." Henri Matisse I was born at eight o’clock in the evening on the last night of the year‚ 31 December 1869. I was a French artist‚ known for his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. I was a draughtsman‚ printmaker‚ and sculptor‚ but is known primarily as a painter. My sources were French medieval poetry. Although I was initially labelled a Fauve (wild beast)
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