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Matisse

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Matisse
Matisse

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Matisse

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The work of (1869–1954) reflects an ongoing belief in . Though famed in particular for his paintings, Matisse also worked with drawing, sculpture, lithography, stained glass, and collage, developing his unique cut-out medium when old age left him unable to stand and paint. Matisse’s subjects were often conventional: nudes, portraits, and figures in landscapes, Oriental scenes, and interior views, but in his , he secured his place as a 20th-century master. It was Matisse’s palette that particularly thrilled the modern imagination. With , and many shades beyond he liberated his work from a meticulous representation of reality and sought instead a “vital harmony,” often referring to music as an inspiration or analogy for his work. A comprehensive and informative source, this lavishly illustrated publication includes preparatory studies, full-page reproductions, and enlarged details. Discover the artist's adventurous path, from the chromatic brilliance of his Fauve period, right through to his invention of gouache cut-outs at the ripe age of 80. Each image has been to create a viewing experience worthy of the expressionist par excellence. The bard of color deserves no less.

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