Matisse (Basic Art)
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The work of Henri Matisse (1869–1954) reflects an ongoing belief in the power of brilliant colors and simple forms . 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 handling of bold color and fluid draftsmanship , he secured his place as a 20th-century master. It was Matisse’s palette that particularly thrilled the modern imagination. With vivid blue, amethyst purple, egg-yolk yellow , 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 reproduced with painstaking care to create a viewing experience worthy of the expressionist par excellence. The bard of color deserves no less.
| Dimensions | 10.24 x 9.88 x 0.28 inches |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Isbn 10 | 3836529041 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-3836529044 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Part Of Series | Basic Art |
| Print Length | 95 pages |
| Publication Date | July 15, 2016 |
| Publisher | TASCHEN |
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Great buy
Great overview of the artist with wonderful graphics! Worth every penny.
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Matisse Master of Color
I bought this to better understand Matisse's work and his use of color and I wasn't disappointed. I am currently what I would call a representative artist that wants to fully understand abstract impressionist painting and the thinking behind the varied artists. I bought this first and liked it for the essays and the art. I also am reading Diebenkorn, who was an admirer of Matisse and conflicted, it seems, between abstraction and representative art; although he excelled and known for the former, he still found the need to reprise his experience in figurative and landscape art over his lifetime. If you enjoy Matisee, Master of Color is a good book to better understand what he was thinking during some of these times. It isn't a large book so it only gives you a brief look at some of his work in color. Diebenkorn's work during his Berkeley years is far more expansive and enlightening on the subject of abstract impressionism and a compliment to Matisse as well.
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I'm happy.
Good art.
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Nude photo on back made things a little awkward with my parents
Great book but do be aware there is an image of a fully nude woman on the back cover of the book (really not an issue but opening this box in front of my parents was a little.. awkward) but still a great book!
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Good summary, enough pictures
Good summary, enough pictures, and quick delivery
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Henri Matisse, 1869-1954: Master of Colour an Artist Statement from Joey M. Robinson
Cheers to Amazon,Thank you for the excellent delivery on my latest purchase. Henri Matisse has had a everlasting impression on my life as a artist and person. It's great to know that whatever artist comes to mind I can find it on Amazon.I am doing research on Henri Matisse and needed this book in a timely manner. I was not disappointed.....I look forward to my future purchase.Thanks, Joey
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GREAT COFFEE TABLE BOOK
A must read with a present exhibition in New York and the upcoming exhibition in Philadelphia.
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Gets to the point
Mainly color prints of paintings . Not too many words
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Fancy
My flatmate loves these sort of books and art. The cover and the quality of the pages are really good. The content also good. I bought this as a gift for her and she loved it.
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Génial
Parfait!La qualité du livre est superbePour le prix je m’attendais à quelque chose de moins bien, mais non l’impression est génial
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fabriqué avec soin, belle couleur
Un bon livre
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Todo es importante
Es lo que esperaba
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Great book
Great! As expected. Arrived fast and in good shape.
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