The Unknown Matisse: A Life of Henri Matisse: The Early Years, 1869-1908
- 512pagine
- 18 ore di lettura
The art, youth, early maturity and life of artist Henri Matisse are examined in this biography. Includes 24 pages of color reproductions
Matisse Serie
Questa serie biografica approfondisce le vite e le opere di artisti celebrati. Esamina meticolosamente la loro evoluzione artistica, la prima età adulta e la produzione creativa durata tutta la vita. Ogni volume offre una profonda visione del processo creativo e dei percorsi personali di queste figure influenti, spesso arricchita da ampie riproduzioni visive.
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Matisse the Master: A Life of Henri Matisse: The Conquest of Colour, 1909-1954
- 544pagine
- 20 ore di lettura
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
- 608pagine
- 22 ore di lettura
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.