twentieth century art

TWENTIETH CENTURY ART

Breaking the rulesNot representing reality, but

reconstructing it

FAUVISM• “Explosion of color” lasting only 1904-08 in France• Exhibition of 1905 had harsh reactions- and actually

where group got their name. “Fauves”=“Wild Beasts”• However, it was crucial in art history because it

changed the way one can look at the world, and look at art.

• Used intense , bright, clashing colors Distorted forms and perspective, vigorous brushstrokes, flat linear pattern.

Henri Matisse• Founder of Fauvism• Starting painting after falling sick and was given a

paint set to be occupied• One of the “Twin Titans” of the Twentieth Century

( other being Picasso)• Eliminate nonessentials and retain subject’s most

fundamental qualities ( line, shape, COLOR)• Believed painting not only be beautiful, but more

the viewer to enjoy

“Luxe, Calme et Voluntpe” 1904

Madame Matisse “The Green Stripe” 1905

“Open Window” 1905

“Woman with a Hat” 1905

“Harmony in Red” Henri Matisse 1908

“Dance” 1911 ( second version)

Matisse also started to go blind, so began building collages, simplifying organic shapes from nature

“Jazz”