This book offers a vivid portrait of Henri Matisse, one of the foremost artists of the 20th century. Born in 1869 in Cateau-Cambrésis, Matisse initially pursued a legal career before turning to painting, inspired by the Impressionists. Renowned as a master of colour, he is celebrated for his revolutionary paper cut-outs and his defining role in Fauvism. Tracing his artistic evolutionfrom early experiments to the luminous works of his later years in Nicethis richly illustrated volume features over a hundred reproductions of his most iconic pieces. It invites readers into Matisses expressive world while offering intimate glimpses into the personal life and creative influences that shaped his extraordinary journey. Marca: Não Informado