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Artists in 60 Seconds: Henri Matisse

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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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