1. TWENTIETH CENTURY ART Breaking the rules Not representing reality, but reconstructing it

2. FAUVISMFAUVISM “Explosion of color” lasting only 1904-08 in France Exhibition of 1905 had harsh reactions- and actually where group got their name. “Fauves”=“Wild Beasts” However, it was crucial in art history because it changed the way one can look at the world, and look at art. Used intense, bright, clashing colors Distorted forms and perspective, vigorous brushstrokes, flat linear pattern.

3. Henri Matisse Founder of Fauvism Starting painting after falling sick and was given a paint set to be occupied One of the “Twin Titans” of the Twentieth Century ( other being Picasso) Eliminate nonessentials and retain subject’s most fundamental qualities ( line, shape, COLOR) Believed painting not only be beautiful, but more the viewer to enjoy

4. “Luxe, Calme et Voluntpe” 1904

5. Madame Matisse “The Green Stripe” 1905

6. “Open Window” 1905

7. “Woman with a Hat” 1905

8. “Harmony in Red” Henri Matisse 1908

9. “Dance” 1911 ( second version)

10. Matisse also started to go blind, so began building collages, simplifying organic shapes from nature

11. “Jazz”