Henri Matisse's Life And Accomplishments
Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse (3 November 1954-31 December 1869)
"What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity, devoid of troubling or depressing subject-matter, an art which could be for every mental worker, for the businessman as well as the man of letters, for example, a soothing, calming influence on the mind, something like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue." – Henri Matisse-
Henri Matisse was born December 31, 1869, in Le Cateau in northern France (biography.com). He grew up in Bohain-en-Vermandois and studied law in Paris from 1887 to 1888 then he abandoned law and started to …show more content…
A student of German-born painter Winold Reiss, he incorporated parts of Art Deco along with elements of Egyptian wall paintings in his work. Many of his figures appeared as bold silhouettes (biography.com). With his reputation for creating compelling graphics, Douglas became an in-demand illustrator for many writers (biography.com).. Some of his most famous illustration projects include his images for James Weldon Johnson's poetic work, God's Trombone (1927), and Paul Morand's Black Magic (1929). In addition to his illustration work, Douglas explored educational opportunities; after receiving a fellowship from the Barnes Foundation in Pennsylvania, he took time to study African and modern art (biography.com).
Aspects of Negro Life: Song of the Towers Aaron Douglas was truly an important artist, teacher, and leader during the Harlem renaissance. His powerful murals, illustrations, and portraits you looked at today are examples of his legacy and his lasting influence on art history and African American culture (aarondouglas.ku.edu). His extremely talented and well-trained artist whose talents allowed him to work in many different mediums, including illustrations, mural paintings, portraits, metalwork, and even crayon drawings. His efforts as an artist and a teacher continue to influence artists
Henri Matisse (3 November 1954-31 December 1869)
"What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity, devoid of troubling or depressing subject-matter, an art which could be for every mental worker, for the businessman as well as the man of letters, for example, a soothing, calming influence on the mind, something like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue." – Henri Matisse-
Henri Matisse was born December 31, 1869, in Le Cateau in northern France (biography.com). He grew up in Bohain-en-Vermandois and studied law in Paris from 1887 to 1888 then he abandoned law and started to …show more content…
A student of German-born painter Winold Reiss, he incorporated parts of Art Deco along with elements of Egyptian wall paintings in his work. Many of his figures appeared as bold silhouettes (biography.com). With his reputation for creating compelling graphics, Douglas became an in-demand illustrator for many writers (biography.com).. Some of his most famous illustration projects include his images for James Weldon Johnson's poetic work, God's Trombone (1927), and Paul Morand's Black Magic (1929). In addition to his illustration work, Douglas explored educational opportunities; after receiving a fellowship from the Barnes Foundation in Pennsylvania, he took time to study African and modern art (biography.com).
Aspects of Negro Life: Song of the Towers Aaron Douglas was truly an important artist, teacher, and leader during the Harlem renaissance. His powerful murals, illustrations, and portraits you looked at today are examples of his legacy and his lasting influence on art history and African American culture (aarondouglas.ku.edu). His extremely talented and well-trained artist whose talents allowed him to work in many different mediums, including illustrations, mural paintings, portraits, metalwork, and even crayon drawings. His efforts as an artist and a teacher continue to influence artists