THE SHAPE

We practiced using the smallest element of Art, the dot, and then, the line. This is the third element on the list: the SHAPE.

Watch this short video:

WHO IS HENRY MATISSE? Follow this link to know about this great french artist:

https://www.theartstory.org/artist/matisse-henri/

Matisse began to use collage as he got older. He used brightly coloured paper and scissors to cut out shapes, animals, leaves, dancers and flowers and then arrange them

The horse, the rider and the clown, 1943

This collage shows the different ways Matisse cut out paper: from larger shapes such as the purple horse, to more careful and detailed cutting involved in the yellow, white and black shapes.

Here, Matisse has created lots of shapes that look similar to each other, but each one is a unique leaf. You can see how he has repeated these similar shapes, almost filling the entire picture with leaves.

The sheaf, 1953

The shapes and colours that Matisse uses look as if they are jumping and dancing. They seem to reflect his approach to life. This is something he said: "He/She who loves, flies, runs and rejoices...is free and nothing holds them back"

What do you feel when you look at Henri Matisse's art? Do his pictures make you feel happy?

YOUR TASK

Why not have a go at creating your own cut out collages? Write in your Red Artist's Book the name of this third element of Art. Use two pages to create a composition with simple shapes and bright colours.

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Fuente: https://www.tate.org.uk