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Henri Matisse
Born: 31st December 1869
Died: 3th November 1954
Citizenship: fr
Bio:
Henri Matisse was a French avant-garde artist and one of the most influential figures in modern art. Matisse was known for his bold use of colors, distorted shapes and the vibrancy with which he imbued his canvases. Matisse was a firm believer in the self-sufficiency of painting as a medium and its enormous expressive capacities. According to Matisse, “a painting should be like a comfortable armchair.” … (read more)
Movements & Syles: Figurative Painting
Techniques & Media: Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Print, Sculpture
Inspirations & Key Themes: Color, Movement, Nature
Associated with : Pablo Picasso
Influenced : Mark Wiener , John Baldessari , Georges Braque , Francesca Gabbiani
Influenced by : Georges Braque
Worked with : Kees van Dongen

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