Henri Matisse

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into consciousness and awareness of experience gained in something other than through sensory perception." Matisse enjoyed painting not only the real world, but the spiritual world as well. Matisse wanted to share his findings and knowledge. He always stressed the significance of instinct and intuition on the construction of a work of art. Matisse did not merely see with his eyes. He let his eyes absorb what was around him and that is how he learned. His eyes were the brains behind his art and he put his hands to work in order to create the masterpieces. Like Louise Nevelson, Matisse let the energy force his feelings to become what they artistically were inclined to be. The unimaginable could always be imagined with him. He just had to simply "marinate" his ideas.
became known as a "wild beast" when art critics referred to him and others that also portrayed similar art styles as "les fauves." The intensifying expression of emotions, their use of vivid colors, and their ...

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