Fauvism Flashcards
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An art movement named after the word ‘fauve’ meaning wild beast, originally used as a derogatory term due to its jaggedness. Characterized by brilliant, bold luminous colors and spontaneous handling of paint.
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Fauvism
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French artist and leader of the Fauvist movement, known for his decorative quality and flat-patterned compositions in pure colors.
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Henri Matisse
3
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A painting by Henri Matisse where he stated that real perspective was unnecessary because people were intelligent enough to understand a room without it.
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The Red Studio
4
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A painting by Henri Matisse featuring a portrait of his wife.
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Portrait of Matisse’s Wife
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A painting by Henri Matisse that exemplifies Fauvist characteristics.
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Le Luxe II
