Born in 1869Wanted his artwork to give people pleasureLived and painted in Paris, France

Self-portrait (1906)

Saying Grace by Jean-Baptiste Simeon Chardin

When Matisse was developing as an artist, most artists painted carefully drawn figures in dark colors, like this painting. Matisse wanted to try something different, and he experimented with a new, bold, and non-traditional style.

Harmony in Red (1908)La Desserte (1897)

What is the subject matter of both paintings?How do they differ in style?

Matisse created many paintings of interior scenes with windows that give a view to the outdoors.

Note the brightness and variety of Matisse’s color usage.

Open Window (1905)Oil on Canvas

Interior at Collioure (1905)

Woman with the Hat (1905)

Matisse and his artist friends were labeled as Fauves (Wild Beasts) because of their wild use of color.

To become more expressive in his painting, Matisse experimented with…

Thick linesBrilliant colors that were unrealistic

The Painter’s Family (1911)Spanish Still Life, Seville II (1911)

How are these paintings similar?

The Egyptian Curtain (1948) Icarus (1947)

The artwork of Matisse is well-known for its use of decorative shapes and lines.

Late in his life, Matisse began to create collage art by cutting decorative shapes from brightly colored paper.

Interior in Aubergines (1911-1912)

A few characteristics to remember about the artwork of Matisse…

Interiors

Window views

Decorative shapes

Bright colors

Flattened images

The Red Studio (1911)

How does this painting reflect the unique style of Matisse?

What do you see?Is this painting of a studio realistic?Does this painting show perspective?What is the dominant color in this painting and is it a warm or a cool color?How does the color scheme of this painting make you feel?Where do you see decorative shapes, and are they organic shapes or geometric shapes?Do you like this figurative painting of a studio, or would you prefer a more realistic painting?

1) Pencil draw outline of a room in perspective.

2) Add window, furniture, and décor.

3) Color with oil pastels.4) Brush one color of

watercolor paint over the entire paper.

5) Cut and paste Matisse style shapes around the border.

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