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Henri Matisse: Master of Line
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Henri Matisse is known for Fauvism and as a founding figure in modern art. His intense colours and bold lines revolutionised painting and inspired future generations to experiment and break the rules, bringing a new era of creativity into fruition. After meeting John Russelm his carreer was marked by a step-change in his style, introducing flattened forms and patterns as he explored the work of his contemporaries, from whom he often bought artworks.
Title: Henri Matisse: Master of Line
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Henri Matisse is known for Fauvism and as a founding figure in modern art.
His intense colours and bold lines revolutionised painting and inspired future generations to experiment and break the rules, bringing a new era of creativity into fruition.
After meeting John Russelm his carreer was marked by a step-change in his style, introducing flattened forms and patterns as he explored the work of his contemporaries, from whom he often bought artworks.
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