Entries (RSS) Henri Matisse
Images of Mediterranean life filled with vitality and cheer have turned Matisse into one of the most popular artists of the 20th century. Even an artists like Picasso was amazed by his paintings, paper cut-outs and collages. The co-founder of the Fauves knew how to capture the essence of a person in just a few lines and used colour to create emotions. Using Matisse’s essays on art and old film recordings as a basic, the author presents the life and work of the French born artist. He travels to New York, Tangiers and Tahiti, and visits all the locations, which had stimulated Matisse’s interest in decorative patterns and vibrant colours. |
