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The Essential
The Essential Henri Matisse
For readers who are short on time, long on curiosity, and turned off by art-world jargon, Abrams presents a series of hip, entertaining books on artists and pop culture.* A fascinating account of the artist's life and work
* Fresh anecdotes, both professional and personal
* Concise sidebars on major players and cultural and social movements that shaped the artist's work
* Superb, full-color reproductions
* Fresh anecdotes, both professional and personal
* Concise sidebars on major players and cultural and social movements that shaped the artist's work
* Superb, full-color reproductions
- GenresArtNonfiction
112 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 1999
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April 28, 2025
An interesting, seemingly thorough look at Matisse's life and work. I had minimal previous knowledge of Matisse, so I learned much. I would have liked to see every work mentioned, but I guess I can look them up.
December 16, 2008
I started reading a biography on this artist...and then saw this book at the library. It is simple with lots of pictures and yet gave me a good understanding of him and his work.
It made me more interested in finishing the biography as both authors see his personal life very differently.
If you are interested in learning about different artists and styles this is a good book to read.
It made me more interested in finishing the biography as both authors see his personal life very differently.
If you are interested in learning about different artists and styles this is a good book to read.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews