Henri Matisse is one of my favorite artists. His work brings so much joy and happiness. It's refreshing to have such positivity in a sea of social commentary, troubled images, and darkly colored images. His work is bright, graphic, bold, and happy.
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| Henri Matisse. The Dance. |
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| Henri Matisse. The Joy of Life. |
Though the imagery looks simple, the pared-down shapes, color choices, and composition are all very well thought out to convey his message. He once said, "
What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter - a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue." I love this idea of his work being comforting and soothing "like a good arm chair." It's like a deep breath of fresh air.
