MATISSE. MASTER OF ART

From his earliest pointillist-influenced paintings to his mature and playful paper cut-outs, from enormous, ebullient murals to reverent stained glassHenri Matisse was renowned for his dramatic use of color and fluid draftsmanship. Thirty of Matisses most beloved works are given close attention in this introduction that explores the varying tensions of the artists oeuvrehis embrace of pure color, patterns, and texture, the languorous pleasures of the Cote dAzur, displays of sensual pleasure, tranquil scenes of domestic life and monume...[Read more]