Matisse's Painting 'The Casbah Gate'
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Plagens boasts of Matisse’s ability to make him feel as if he is in the painting, “The Casbah Gate” (50). He refers to the use of colors and detail used by Matisse, which is sure to awaken your senses (Plagens 50).
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If you want to feel as if you are looking through a window and observing something in real time, you must see paintings by Matisse. His ability to tape into all of your senses, sets him apart from other painters. A great example of his work, “The Casbah Gate”, allows you to feel as if you are there, at the Bab el Assah gateway. Not only does Matisse use the perfect combination of colors, giving a realness to the painting, he also captures the man guarding the gate as he watches those who enter (Plagens 50).
Plagens boasts of Matisse’s ability to make him feel as if he is in the painting, “The Casbah Gate” (50). He refers to the use of colors and detail used by Matisse, which is sure to awaken your senses (Plagens 50).
Paraphrase
If you want to feel as if you are looking through a window and observing something in real time, you must see paintings by Matisse. His ability to tape into all of your senses, sets him apart from other painters. A great example of his work, “The Casbah Gate”, allows you to feel as if you are there, at the Bab el Assah gateway. Not only does Matisse use the perfect combination of colors, giving a realness to the painting, he also captures the man guarding the gate as he watches those who enter (Plagens 50).