Henri Matisse

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Henri Matisse
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Henri is known for his use of patterns and
texture in many of his paintings. The walls,
screens, and fabric patterns create texture on
the flat surfaces.
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Here is a freer style of texture and patterns
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Can you see similarities between Matisses art
and this work painted by Gustav Klimt?
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• Many artists used their family as models.

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Inside the artists home with pets
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What was Henri thinking as he watched his
goldfish?
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Henri Matisse grew too weak to paint, so he would
use cut paper for his colors and shapes.
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This is a cut out of the sky
This is a good example of rhythm and movement.
Can you hear the wings
flapping?
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The Clown
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This is called Icarus. Do you know the story of
the man who tried to fly with wax holding
feathers together for wings?
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Some of his cut designs were used for stained
glass window designs for a Chapel.
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Matisses designs were simple and lively.
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The End