{"product_id":"9783836528986","title":"Matisse","description":"The work of \u003cstrong\u003eHenri Matisse\u003c\/strong\u003e (1869–1954) reflects an ongoing belief in \u003cstrong\u003ethe power of brilliant colors and simple forms\u003c\/strong\u003e. Though famed in particular for his paintings, Matisse also worked with drawing, sculpture, lithography, stained glass, and collage, developing his unique cut—out medium when old age left him unable to stand and paint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Matisse’s subjects were often conventional: nudes, portraits, and figures in landscapes, Oriental scenes, and interior views, but in his \u003cstrong\u003ehandling of bold color and fluid draftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e, he secured his place as a 20th—century master. It was Matisse’s palette that particularly thrilled the modern imagination. With\u003cstrong\u003e vivid blue, amethyst purple, egg—yolk yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e, and many shades beyond he liberated his work from a meticulous representation of reality and sought instead a “vital harmony,” often referring to music as an inspiration or analogy for his work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A comprehensive and informative source, this lavishly illustrated publication includes preparatory studies, full—page reproductions, and enlarged details. Discover the artist''s adventurous path, from the chromatic brilliance of his Fauve period, right through to his invention of gouache cut—outs at the ripe age of 80. Each image has been \u003cstrong\u003ereproduced with painstaking care \u003c\/strong\u003eto create a viewing experience worthy of the expressionist par excellence. The bard of color deserves no less.","brand":"Taschen GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47560339587313,"sku":"9783836528986","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9783836528986_p0.jpg?v=1766422536","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783836528986","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}