matisse
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Henri Matisse: A French artist, widely recognized as a leading figure of the Fauvist art movement. He is celebrated for his use of vivid color, fluid draughtsmanship, and original compositions in both painting and sculpture.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The museum is hosting a major exhibition of works by Matisse.
- Matisse's cut-outs are considered a revolutionary development in modern art.
- Her artistic style was deeply influenced by Matisse.
Advanced Usage
- "Matissean" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style of Henri Matisse.
- The room was decorated with Matissean boldness, featuring bright colors and organic shapes.
Variants and Related Words
- Fauvism (n): The early 20th-century art movement characterized by the use of strident color and bold brushwork, with Matisse as its leading proponent.
- Cut-out (n): A technique and art form developed by Matisse in his later years, involving cutting shapes from painted paper.
Synonyms
- Artist
- Painter
- Modernist
Related Phrases
- The Joy of Life (Le bonheur de vivre): The title of a seminal 1905-1906 painting by Matisse.
- The Dance: A famous series of paintings and a mural by Matisse.
Noun
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French painter and sculptor; leading figure of fauvism (1869-1954)
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