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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