Articles related to "Matisse"

Henri Matisse's interaction with a model known simply as Lorette brought about a vivid breakthrough in the artist's approach and style.

Henri Matisse's paintings are filled with the color and light he found in Nice, Cimiez, Vence and St Tropez. Laura McPhee's book captures his art and his life in France

A discussion of how Matisse and his contemporaries introduced modern art concepts in France, and how Fauvism evolved during its short life span between 1905 and 1907.

Through the artistic dialogue between two artistic giants a new artistic style - Cubism was born. It would revolutionize the way the public thought about visual art

Nice is the perfect place to discover some of the great 20th century artists who found inspiration on the French Riviera and beyond.

Early copper and enamel bracelets, pins, earrings and necklaces will appeal to the earthy, artistic woman who likes retro, modernist or Arts and Crafts design.

In which we discuss the sad life of the professional art forger, Elmyr de Hory, who tries to put on a brave, bourgeois face in the famous Orson Welles film, F For Fake.

New gallery space now shows 60% more paintings, sculpture, fine art prints and decorative arts, plus works by Monet, Tiepolo, Matisse, Picasso and White Mountain Artists.

Since the late 19th century, artists of every style and school have flocked to Provence in search of translucent light and vivid colours.

The image of a sensual harem woman--or odalisque--graced many a canvas in the 19th and even early 20th centuries.

More than 140 works by Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti and Georges Braque have been loaned by the Maeght Foundation for an exhibition at the RAA, London.

The Eloquent Eye is a documentary film about Alfred Stieglitz, the photographer and art gallery owner who profoundly influenced the history of art.

The exhibit demonstrates why Cézanne is widely recognized as the father of modern art, the key transition between narrative representation and abstraction.

Collioure has been attracting visitors from around the world since the word Fauvisim was coined to describe the style of painting produced by Matisse and Derain in 1905.

Short biography of the Japanese painter who found inspiration and a liberated lifestyle in Paris.

What does Mother Goose have in common with Mother Nature? Can kids get to know Matisse and Rousseau? Bring it all to life with outstanding childrens' non fiction.

The stylish resort of Nice loves culture and glamour but retains a touch of old Provence on the French Riviera.

Red adds boldness and intrigue in "Tauromachie" by Andre Masson, "Striped Robe, Fruit, and Anemones" by Henri Matisse, and "The Lie" by Felix Vallotton.

Joseph Turner, John Ruskin, Henri Matisse, John Constable and Tracey Emin are available at Tate Online where modern technology makes art accessible to everyone.

The brief soaring triumph and crash of Icarus as captured in works by Lord Frederic Leighton, Herbert James Draper, Odilon Redon and Henri Matisse.

French artists Charles Giraud and Paul Gauguin each visited Tahiti during the 1800s, but during different decades and for very different reasons.

Intimate and often pensive, a still life evokes the allure of physical objects. Many stylistic movements, from realist to abstract, have produced masterful still lifes.

Take the long scenic route from Bologna to Florence, along the Adriatic Sea through Rimini and Ravenna and over the Apennine mountains, stopping in San Marino.

One of America's first modernists, Hartley's diverse paintings reflect his distinct individuality.

Painter and collage artist Arthur Dove is noted for being the one of the first Americans to create an abstract expressionist style.

Spencer's works range from uniquely brilliant religious themes to lush florals and landscapes to intense realism.

A summary of books for children that tell the stories of many famous artists. These books for kids about art are for toddlers to young adults.

This article lists artists whose work can be used in teaching specific Elements of Design.

This first instalment of Interview with the Pros is with Hollywood backdrop and prop artist Joey Wester.

Because of the multi-talented surrealist Cesar Manrique, Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands, is a major art destination for sculpture and exciting modern architecture.

Sara Houghteling's debut novel about the World War II Paris art world is deftly told, but leaves no lasting impact.

More than 120 paintings by French and Russian artists, including Cézanne, van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Kandinsky, Tatlin and Malevich, are currently on show in London.

Brief biography of Russian impressario Sergei Diaghilev (Sergey Pavlovich Diagilev), famous for ballets "The Rite of Spring" and "The Firebird."

Round out a Paris vacation with three important attractions. The Louvre and Orsay Museums, and the Pompidou Center, have some of the best art collections in the world.

Washington bids troops goodbye; Ellington jams the Cotton Club; 4,000 die from London smog. These and many other events shaped history on this day, December 4.

The Royal Academy is one of London's main attractions,its special exhibitions are famous. The annual Summer Exhibition is held every year from May to August.

Children love hands-on learning activities. Introduce them to the works of the Great Masters with these fun craft projects for children aged four to twelve.

Collioure is a tourist destination but this historic, picturesque Mediterranean town is still unspoilt and ideal for a quiet break, as gentle or energetic as one chooses.

Don't break the bank with pricey museum admission. Savvy New Yorkers love bargains. Follow their lead & take advantage of Target Free Fridays at the Museum of Modern Art.

Part of a larger series on artists who are well represented in the MOMA collection, this slim volume includes a Picasso painting from 1901 as well some Cubist pieces.

Mention the French Riviera and most people think of Cannes, with its world-famous film festival. However, adjacent Nice is an ideal holiday resort in the South of France.

The Collection comprises 155 work generously donated by his daughter-in-law and grandson, Christine and Bernard Ruiz-Picasso, and encompasses his wide range of styles.

It was 1910: Nijinski danced, Matisse and Picasso impressed and Fanny Brice took curtain calls. Jack London wrote for the commoner, but Henry James didn't.

The Museum of Modern Art displays a vast collection of art including paintings, drawings, sculptures and film programmes - A New York experience for the whole family.

Travel to the fancy, yet incredibly beautiful town of Santa Barbara, and you may want to do more than sunbathe. Three special museums add to the quality of your trip.

The art teacher may encourage art students to find their own design ideas via an art activity exploring symmetry.

Seeing an art work not only as one of many pieces in a personal art collection but in the context of its owner's living space adds a new dimension to its appreciation.

Reading two books, giving kids notebooks, and providing photos and art supplies will help make a follow-up activities that are worthy of putting in a museum!

The small artistic town of Ceret in Southern France has a very special ambience, an amazing Museum of Modern Art and a Catalan calendar of events throughout the year.

London has many impressive galleries housing all kinds of masterpieces, though none are as surprising or as satisfying as the Courtauld gallery.