Cut Out Fun with Matisse by Nina Hollein
Henri Matisse created some of his most exquisite works by cutting shapes out of paper. Entertaining and inventive, his "drawings with scissors" are also a superb introduction to the most basic artistic concepts: colour, line and form. Taking a look at Matisse's cut-outs, arguably the highlight of his magnificent career, this manual follows the artist as he goes in search of pure forms of expression. Illustrated with reproductions of Matisse's most famous works, the volume 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 realm. It reflects Matisse's spontaneity, his love of bold colours, and his seemingly effortless ability to capture movement on paper, which makes him an artist of great appeal to children. 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.
Max Hollein has worked at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and is currently director of the Schirn Gallery in Frankfurt, Germany. Nina Hollein is an architect who has worked in Vienna and New York.
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| ISBN 13 | 9783791328584 |
| ISBN 10 | 3791328581 |
| Title | Cut Out Fun with Matisse |
| Author | Nina Hollein |
| Series | Adventures In Art |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Prestel |
| Year published | 2003-01-29 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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