5.3 Fauvism
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5.3 Fauvism

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Who were the key artists who introduced Fauvism?

  • Claude Monet and Paul Cezanne
  • Henri Matisse and Andre Derain (correct)
  • Georges Braque and Paul Gauguin
  • Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh
  • What did the Fauvists focus on in their work?

  • Emotional expression
  • Historical storytelling
  • Realistic representation
  • Organization of the image (correct)
  • Where was the first exhibit of Fauvism held in 1905?

  • Louvre Museum
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Salon d'Automne (correct)
  • Versailles Palace
  • What effect did the Fauvists' aggressive brushstrokes and intense colors add to their work?

    <p>A decorative effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the Fauvism movement last?

    <p>About ten years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Fauvists focus on in terms of color?

    <p>Complementary colors appearing side by side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Henri Matisse's background before becoming an artist?

    <p>Studied law and worked in the courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired Matisse to redefine how color could express emotions?

    <p>Impressionists' work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Nazi invasion of France, what was required for artists to exhibit their work?

    <p>'Aryan' status attestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused controversy and was said to be scandalous?

    <p>Woman with a Hat painting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Matisse use to display the movement and emotions of the dancers in his paintings?

    <p>Color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Matisse include in 'Still Life with Dance' that created depth by jutting into the back of the painting?

    <p>A table turned at an angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 'Nasturtiums with the Painting La Danse', what appears to be part of the painting itself?

    <p>The back leg of a tripod-shaped table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fauvism and Its Key Artists

    • Fauvism was introduced by key artists Henri Matisse and André Derain.
    • The Fauvists focused on expressive use of color and energetic brushstrokes in their work.

    The First Fauvism Exhibit

    • The first exhibit of Fauvism was held in 1905 at the Salon d'Automne in Paris.

    Characteristics of Fauvism

    • The Fauvists' aggressive brushstrokes and intense colors added a sense of energy and emotion to their work.
    • Fauvists focused on color to evoke emotions, using bold and vibrant hues to create a sense of intensity.

    Henri Matisse's Background

    • Henri Matisse was a former law student before becoming an artist.

    Matisse's Inspiration

    • Matisse was inspired to redefine how color could express emotions by the works of Paul Gauguin and African art.

    Fauvism During World War II

    • During the Nazi invasion of France, artists were required to obtain a certificate of approval to exhibit their work.

    Controversy and Scandal

    • The Fauvists' use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes caused controversy and was considered scandalous by some.

    Matisse's Techniques

    • Matisse used dancers as subjects in his paintings to display the movement and emotions of the human figure.
    • In 'Still Life with Dance', Matisse included a sculpture that creates depth by jutting into the back of the painting.

    'Nasturtiums with the Painting La Danse'

    • In 'Nasturtiums with the Painting La Danse', a vase of flowers appears to be part of the painting itself, blending the boundaries between reality and art.

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