Henri Matisse

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Henri Matisse
Patty Zimmerman Art Teacher Zachry Middle School
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• Matisse born on December 31, 1869
• Parents were shopkeepers
• Matisse became a law clerk in 1888
• In 1890, Matisse given a box of paints by
  his mother to occupy his time during an
  illness.

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• Characteristics of Matisses paintings
• floral motifs and bold color
• traditional perspective disrupted
• cloths, fabrics, and patterns reappear
  constantly in his paintings.

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In the painting, The Dance, by Matisse, what
colors were used?
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Compare and contrast The Woman with the Hat and
The Green Stripe by Henri Matisse. Why do you
think Matisse said, A portrait is always
troublesome?
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Describe the Red Studioby Matisse (1911)
What emotions does it evoke?
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In 1930, Matisse travels to Tahiti. According
to Matisse, Laziness is stronger than anything
else. What does this quote tell you about his
work habits in Tahiti?
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Drawing with scissors was his next achievement.
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Drawing has become coloring. Coloring has
become drawing. - Matisse
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