SBM - MATISSE. GENIUS OF COLOR AND FORM: ARTIST MONOGRAPH

Discover the fascinating world of Henri Matisse, one of the most important artists of the 20th century. This richly illustrated monograph is a journey through the life and work of this extraordinary painter, graphic artist and sculptor who revolutionized modern art. Learn about his inspirations, techniques and major works that have forever changed the way we perceive color and form.

• Complete monograph dedicated to the life and work of Henri Matisse.
• Richly illustrated with reproductions of the artist's most important works.
• Analysis of key stages of creativity and artistic influences.
• Story about rivalry with Picasso and recognition in the art world.
• Insight into painting techniques and experiments with color.
• Story about the search for simplicity and harmony in art.
• Inspiration for art lovers and art history students.

Henri Matisse, hailed as a wild beast and recognized as the father of Fauvism, forever changed the face of modern art. He painted with color, not light, and built his own reality instead of recreating reality. Initially, he studied law, but illness changed his life and directed him towards art. He worked in silence, although his paintings screamed with form and color. Over time, he put down his brushes and reached for scissors. Cutouts - a technique associated with children's play - became mature art in his hands. Today, his works fetch dizzying prices, and Matisse is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Yes! Picasso himself competed with him, and it was he who, after years, knelt before his former rival to give him precedence.

This richly illustrated album is a story about an artist who sought simplicity - both in art and in everyday life. He believed that a painting should be like a comfortable armchair - to give rest after a hard day. Agnieszka Kijas - an art critic, writer and journalist who believes that every story about a painting is a story about a person. In her podcast Dawno temu w sztuce, she talks about painting without pathos, but with heart. She promotes art both live and online. SBM Publishing presents this unique monograph in a hardcover with a dust jacket, ensuring the durability and elegance of the edition. The 342x260 mm format allows you to fully appreciate the beauty of reproductions of Matisse's works.

The monograph "Sbm - Matisse. Genius of Color and Form" is not only an album with reproductions, but above all an insightful analysis of the artist's work, showing his influence on the development of 20th-century art. It is a must-have for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge about one of the most important artists in the history of painting. Learn about his life, inspirations and techniques that made him an icon of modern art. Discover the world of Matisse anew!