Fauvism Flashcards

1
Q

Henri Matisse was the leader of what? Provide english translation.

A

Les Fauves - The Wild Beasts

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What did they reject painting?

A

Fantastic imagery like landscapes, cityscapes, scenes of bourgeois leisure

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What were there colours like?

A

Pure and unmixed. Unnatural colour combinations. Contradicting colours.

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How important was colour for fauvists, and why?

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Very important, because colour existed on the canvas as an independent element with it’s own mood and rhythm.

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5
Q

What is the time span of F?

A

1989 - 1908

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