The characteristics of Fauvism in the painting #5.8, Le Bonheur de vivre by Henri Matisse has the use of strident colors with wild brush strokes that are expressive. It depicts different moods in the composition where the viewer can see various of women just minding their own business and have strong colors that vibrate throughout the piece. It has more of a impressionist feeling than an actual idealized, academic painting, which means more geometric shapes and less fine lines. This particular work of art has multiple scenes going on into one composition where each figure is distant from each other, but share some of the rich colors that are applied everywhere. Also, this was inspired by a variety past works from different artists that have
