1869-1954
A French painter, sculptor, and collagist.
Leader of the Fauvism movement along with co-founder, Andre Derain.
Before the Fauvism movement, Matisse’s work was that of a Post-Impressionist Matisse showed no interest in cubism and mocked Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon calling it a joke of modern artwork. Picasso and Matisse were rivals and competitive towards each other.
Matisse’s artwork symbolized joy and light and his expressions of color portrayed happiness.
Best known for traditional art in classifications of landscapes, nudes, and interiors
A French painter, sculptor, and collagist.
Leader of the Fauvism movement along with co-founder, Andre Derain.
Before the Fauvism movement, Matisse’s work was that of a Post-Impressionist Matisse showed no interest in cubism and mocked Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon calling it a joke of modern artwork. Picasso and Matisse were rivals and competitive towards each other.
Matisse’s artwork symbolized joy and light and his expressions of color portrayed happiness.
Best known for traditional art in classifications of landscapes, nudes, and interiors