Matisse
by Leah M.
1. Artwork
1.1. Shown in many galleries
1.2. Sold at record high prices $33.6 Million
1.3. Shown in many famous galleries around the world
2. Style
2.1. Traveled looking for inspiration
2.2. Fauves
2.2.1. Wild Beast
2.2.2. Not accepted by the public
2.2.3. Public thought the artwork looked like colors slapped on a canvas
2.3. Abstract
2.3.1. Bright colors
2.3.1.1. Cut paper
2.3.1.2. Paint on Canvas
2.3.2. Repeating Patterns
2.3.3. Bold Lines
3. Essential Question: What impacts an artist's style?
4. Childhood
4.1. Parents owned a General Store
4.2. Did not enjoy art
4.2.1. He got appendicitis and was home sick for a long time. His mom bought him paints to keep him busy
4.3. Wanted to be a lawyer
5. Becoming a Famous Artist
5.1. Dropped out of law school because it was boring
5.2. Parents were not happy about Matisse wanting to become a full-time Artist
5.3. Art School in Paris, France
5.3.1. Henri did not get along with most of his teachers because he did not like the style of art they taught
5.3.2. Failed a few of his classes