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Henri Matisse. A quest for light, colour and freedom
- Author
- Victoria Charles
- Narrator
- Male synthesized voice
- Publisher
- Parkstone International
- Publish Date
- 1 May 2026
- Run Time
- 2 hours 19 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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- Author
- Victoria Charles
- Narrator
- Male synthesized voice
- Duration
- 2 hours 19 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9798899561139
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Parkstone International
- Genre
- Individual artists, art monographs, History of art
Synopsis
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 evolution—from early experiments to the luminous works of his later years in Nice—this richly illustrated volume features over a hundred reproductions of his most iconic pieces. It invites readers into Matisse's expressive world while offering intimate glimpses into the personal life and creative influences that shaped his extraordinary journey.
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