Jazz by Henri Matisse
by Francesco Poli
Description
The French artist creates this masterpiece at the age of 78. Despite some health problems that force him into a wheelchair, Matisse does not lose his inexhaustible curiosity. Matisse experiments with a new technique - then called “papiers découpés” or “drawing with scissors”- he produces large collages that show abstract compositions by using intense and vibrant coloured paper cut-outs. Jazz represents the creative milestone of Matisse’s life. For the first time, the artist uses the paper cut-out as a mean of communication rather than a compositional tool.
This creative book is made up of 20 plates illustrating the circus and the artist’s travels. Therefore, it is inspired by circus, folk tales, theatre mythology and plays. The title “Jazz” refers to the improvisational techniques used throughout the book, where expressionist art and the musical improvisation found in jazz are combined together.
It was published in 1947 by Editions Tériade with a final run of only 250 copies.
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Italian, French, English.
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- ISBN/Identifier 9788837092030
- Pages152
- Publish StatusPublished
- Original Language TitleItalian
- Dimensions29,2x38,2 cm
- IllustrationHenri Matisse
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