Cut-Out Fun with Matisse

Hollein, Nina,Hollein, Max

ISBN 10: 3791371924 / ISBN 13: 9783791371924

Published by Prestel Junior, 2014

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Synopsis:

Henri Matisse created some of his most exquisite works by cutting shapes out of paper. Delightfully entertaining and playfully inventive, his drawings with scissors are also a superb introduction to the most basic artistic concepts: colour, line, and form. This engaging and accessible look at Matisse s cut-outs, arguably the highlight of his magnificent career, follows the artist as he goes in search of pure forms of expression. Illustrated with beautiful reproductions of Matisse s most famous works, the book relates an imaginary tale about how the colours and shapes created by Matisse come to life, carrying the reader off into the artist s fantasy world. It reflects Matisse s spontaneity, his love of bold colours, and his seemingly effortless ability to capture movement on paper, which make him an artist of great appeal to children. Fun and easy-to-follow, this exploration of Matisse s cut-outs invites children of all ages to draw with scissors just like the artist, using the sheets of paper printed in Matisse-inspired colours included in the book.

About the Author: Nina Hollein is a fashion designer and author. Max Hollein is a curator and museum director.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Cut-Out Fun with Matisse
Publisher: Prestel Junior
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good