Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs - SE

Coffee table book with custom made acrylic cover

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About The Book

Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs - SE is a comprehensive and richly illustrated art book about the paper cut-outs of Henri Matisse, published in 2014, with 298 pages. This Special Edition, presented with an acrylic case, was conceived in conjunction with the most complete exhibition ever dedicated to this final period of the artist's work, which extends from the early 1940s until his death in 1954. The volume offers an innovative reassessment of Matisse's vibrant and revolutionary final chapter, exploring approximately 150 works through conservation and curatorial research.

The book "Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs - SE" addresses technical and conceptual issues, such as the methods and materials employed by the artist, the role and function of the cut-outs in his practice, his economy of means and the exploration of decorative strategies. It also examines the environmental aspects of the works and their evolution from contingent and changeable pieces in the studio to permanent creations, fixed through mounting and framing. Richly illustrated to capture the vividness and luminosity of the cut-outs, it includes an introduction and a conservation essay that offer new theoretical and technical perspectives. Five thematic essays focus on different moments in the development of the cut-out practice, chronicling the evolution of this radical medium, complemented by period photographs showing the works in process in Matisse's studio. This is one of the most important coffee table books on the subject, ideal for collectors and modern art enthusiasts.

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) is one of the most imposing figures in modern art, having acted as a painter, draftsman, sculptor and printmaker before dedicating himself to paper cut-outs. His artistic trajectory is marked by a "construction through color", from the clashing hues of his Fauvist works in the south of France (1904-1905) to the harmonies of his Nice interiors in the 1920s, culminating in this brilliant final chapter. This volume is an essential piece for any art library, serving as a luxury gift or as corporate gifts, celebrating the legacy of a master.

Pages :298