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Pierre Henri Matisse 1928-2019
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An heir of Fauvism - Pierre's grandfather Henri Matisse was a founding member of the Fauvist Movement in Paris in 1904. A group of modern artists the "Fauves" (meaning wild or uninhibited) discovered a whole new genre in the art world with their arbitrary use of bold color and a strong line. While Fauvism undoubtedly influenced many artists that came after - none more than his grandson Pierre.
Title: Pierre Henri Matisse 1928-2019
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An heir of Fauvism - Pierre's grandfather Henri Matisse was a founding member of the Fauvist Movement in Paris in 1904.
A group of modern artists the "Fauves" (meaning wild or uninhibited) discovered a whole new genre in the art world with their arbitrary use of bold color and a strong line.
While Fauvism undoubtedly influenced many artists that came after - none more than his grandson Pierre.
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