ART 234 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Fauvism, Henri Matisse, Green Stripe
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Enormous destruction, wwi, wwii, korean war, vietnam war. Gadgets made to make life easier were used as destructive devices. Unlikely as avant guard b/c from middle class and went to law school until he got sick and his parents brought him pastels while recovering he started drawing and never stopped. Inventive, willingness to take risk but thoughtful. Called a studio nude or studio work. Frontal and with immediacy that is similar to. Background works as a grid to keep the gure in place. Uses value (amount of light and dark) to create depth and 3 dimensionality. Sketchy, loose, free brush technique with thoughtfulness an uncommon style. Open environment of collioure provides him with a freedom. Larger brush strokes that stand out individually. Light colors to bring forwards different parts the body. Dominant color is red and highlights are green . Matisse & fauves #1 opposite of a sunday afternoon. Art creates a kind of beauty based on reality, a paradise.