This is Matisse / Catherine Ingram ; illustrations by Agnès Decourchelle.
By: Ingram, Catherine [author.]
Contributor(s): Decourchelle, Agnès [illustrator.]
Language: English Series: This isPublisher: London, United Kingdom : Laurence King Publishing, 2015Description: 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781780674797Subject(s): Matisse, Henri, 1869-1954 | Painters | Painters -- France -- BiographyGenre/Form: Biography.DDC classification: 759.4 Summary: 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 particularly interested in being associated with any particular 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.| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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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 particularly interested in being associated with any particular 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.
This title is appropriate for ages 14 and up
Catherine Ingram is the author of In the Footsteps of Gandhi, Passionate Presence, and A Crack in Everything. She has been leading Dharma Dialogues and silent retreats since 1992 and is founder and president of Living Dharma.
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