Synopsis Henri Matisse is widely regarded as the greatest colorist of the twentieth century and as a rival to Pablo Picasso in the importance of his innovations. He emerged as a Post-Impressionist, and first achieved prominence as the leader of the French movement Fauvism. Although interested in Cubism, he rejected it, and instead sought to use color as the foundation for expressive, decorative, and often monumental paintings. As he once controversially wrote, he sought to create an art that would be "a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair." Still life and the nude remained favorite subjects throughout his career; North Africa was also an important inspiration, and, towards the end of his life, he made an important contribution to collage with a series of works using cut-out shapes of color. He is also highly regarded as a sculptor.

Bio Style: Mannerism, post Impressionism, Pop Art etc.…? Elements and Principles: How are they at play in this chosen piece? Compare and Contrast: How is this style different when compared to another style of artist [choose one]? Critique Work of Art: Analyze, Interpret, Judge and Describe

HENRI MATISSE Due: Wed., June 1st At this point, you should have a chosen print; if you do not, you are already behind. Have you begun to set up your synapsis [bio]? Begin to do so, so that you are not caught off guard missing points on this test. 10 points for the written portion 10 points for the artistic rendering No Passes

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