Henri Matisse 1869-1954: Master of Colour - Softcover

Essers, Volkmar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1571451277 ISBN 13: 9781571451279

Publisher: Thunder Bay Pr, 1997

Synopsis

Henri Matisse's adventures in color and light constitute a landmark in the history of modern art. From his apprenticeship in the studio of Gustave Moreau to the paper cutouts of the 1950's, the stages of his journey represent a triumph of artistic research and resolution. More than 300 reproductions grace this volume. The text provides a fascination survey of a complex life that crossed the paths of many legendary figures of the age.

About this title

About the Author:

Volkmar Essers, born in 1944, studied art history, archaeology, and German in Bonn, Munich and Berlin. In 1972 he earned his doctorate with a work on the sculptor Johann Friedrich Drake. For many years, he has been the curator for the Art Collection of North Rhine-Westphalia, where he organized exhibitions of Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, Max Ernst, Jackson Pollock and other artists. Essers has also published numerous essays and books on art of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

About this edition

• Publisher: Thunder Bay Pr
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1571451277
• ISBN 13: 9781571451279
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96