The Unknown Matisse: A Life of Henri Matisse: The Early Years, 1869-1908
- 512pages
- 18 heures de lecture
The art, youth, early maturity and life of artist Henri Matisse are examined in this biography. Includes 24 pages of color reproductions
Matisse Séries
Cette série biographique plonge dans la vie et l'œuvre d'artistes célèbres. Elle examine méticuleusement leur évolution artistique, leur jeune âge adulte et leur production créative tout au long de leur vie. Chaque volume offre un aperçu profond du processus créatif et des parcours personnels de ces figures influentes, souvent enrichi de nombreuses reproductions visuelles.
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Matisse the Master: A Life of Henri Matisse: The Conquest of Colour, 1909-1954
- 544pages
- 20 heures de lecture
Henri Matisse's journey from ridicule to acclaim is explored through his own perspective in this biography. Despite facing widespread criticism, he continued to innovate, leaving behind a legacy often misunderstood. The author, Hilary Spurling, utilizes newly available family correspondence and private archives to reveal Matisse's struggles with self-doubt and his response to the tumultuous events of the twentieth century. This second half of a comprehensive biography sheds light on the artist's inner life and the misconceptions surrounding his personal experiences and relationships.
Matisse
- 608pages
- 22 heures de lecture
Henri Matisse was one of the most important and beloved artists of the twentieth century, rivalled only by his friend - and competitor - Pablo Picasso. This title reveals the origins of Matisse's astonishing talent and provides an insight into his life and work.