Movement, Style, School or Type of Art:
Fauvism
Date and Place of Birth:
December 31, 1869, Le Cateau–Cambrésis, France
Life:
Matisse, nearly forty by 1905, was the ringleader of the Fauves. His works are characterized by big blocks of bold, vibrant colors and a deceptive simplicity. He and Picasso are probably the two artists who had the greatest influence on the course of 20th century art.
Important Works:
- Madame Matisse ("The Green Line"), 1905
- La Joie de Vivre, 1905-06
- The Dance, 1910
- The Red Studio, 1911
- Icarus, 1947
Date and Place of Death:
November 3, 1954, Nice, France
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