Bibliograph

Matisse, Eckhard Hollmann

Type

Label

Matisse, Eckhard Hollmann

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 111) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Matisse

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1338690916

Responsibility statement

Eckhard Hollmann

Series statement

Masters of art

Summary

"From his earliest pointillist-influenced paintings to his mature and playful paper cut-outs; from enormous, ebullient murals to reverent stained glass--Henri Matisse was renowned for his dramatic use of color and fluid draftsmanship. Thirty of Matisse's most beloved works are given close attention in this introduction that explores the varying tensions of the artist's oeuvre--his embrace of pure color, patterns, and texture; the languorous pleasures of the Cote d'Azur; primitive displays of human ecstasy; tranquil scenes of domestic life and soaring monuments to religious life. An engaging biography takes readers through every phase of Matisse's career and reveals how his aversion to troubling or depressing subject matter was in direct opposition to the radical spirit of his work"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Life -- Works -- Further Reading

Target audience

adult

Classification