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Henri Matisse. 1869 to 1954 Impressionist Era. Henri Matisse. The Purple Robe (1937) . Henri Matisse. Born in France in 1869 Studied law, but gave up his career to become an artist Lived during the Impressionist period, part of the Fauve movement Notice the Bold colors Patterns
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Henri Matisse 1869 to 1954 Impressionist Era
Henri Matisse The Purple Robe (1937) Henri Matisse Born in France in 1869 Studied law, but gave up his career to become an artist Lived during the Impressionist period, part of the Fauve movement Notice the Bold colors Patterns Use of perspective
The Traditional Style vs. The Impressionist Style The Bohemian, 1890 William-AdolpheBouguereau
Cut-outs and Collages • In addition to his paintings, Matisse was also a sculptor. • Later in his life, Matisse began to make his art by making paper cut-outs • He started making his cut-outs to bring nature into his home. • http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/henri-matisse-and-a-new-art-form/