The Essential Henri Matisse

The Essential

by Ingrid Schaffner, Henri Matisse

Here's a series of quick, savvy, entertaining books on artists and pop culture at a popular price. It's for readers who want easy access to information and who are turned off by art-world jargon.With cutting-edge tone and text, these innovative, richly illustrated, compact books (6" x 6" gift size) are targeted at busy people who've heard of these much-discussed artists -- and who know that many people, for some reason, think these artists are important -- but honestly don't get what the big fuss is all about.Abrams produces fine illustrated books with such major art institutions as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Louvre.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1999

Reviews

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Lydia · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.