In the Era of the 'Wild'

Henri Matisse – one of the brightest painters of the early 20th century, leader of Fauvism and a master of color work. In this book, you will find Matisse's essay «Notes of a Painter», excerpts from interviews with him, memories of him from his contemporaries and students – everything that will help you understand the creative method of the master and his view on painting. Matisse reflects on the simplicity of forms, the expressiveness of color, and painting without a plot, touching on themes that still largely define our understanding of art.