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Matisse the Master: A Life of Henri Matisse: The Conquest of Colour, 19091954,Used
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If my story were ever to be written down truthfully from start to finish, it would amaze everyone, wrote Henri Matisse. It is hard to believe today that Matisse, whose exhibitions draw huge crowds worldwide, was once almost universally reviled and ridiculed. His response was neither to protest nor to retreat; he simply pushed on from one innovation to the next, and left the world to draw its own conclusions. Unfortunately, these were generally false and often damaging. Throughout his life and afterward people fantasized about his models and circulated baseless fabrications about his private life.Fifty years after his death, Matisse the Master (the second half of the biography that began with the acclaimed The Unknown Matisse)shows us the painter as he saw himself. With unprecedented and unrestricted access to his voluminous family correspondence, and other new material in private archives, Hilary Spurling documents a lifetime of desperation and selfdoubt exacerbated by Matisses attempts to counteract the violence and disruption of the twentieth century in paintings that now seem effortlessly serene, radiant, and stable.Here for the first time is the truth about Matisses models, especially two Russians: his pupil Olga Meerson and the extraordinary Lydia Delectorskaya, who became his studio manager, secretary, and companion in the last two decades of his life.But every woman who played an important part in Matisses life was remarkable in her own right, not least his beloved daughter Marguerite, whose honesty and courage surmounted all ordeals, including interrogation and torture by the Gestapo in the Second World War.If you have ever wondered how anyone with such a tame public image as Matisse could have painted such rich, powerful, mysteriously moving pictures, let alone produced the radical cutpaper and stainedglass inventions of his last years, here is the answer. They were made by the real Matisse, whose true story has been written down at last from start to finish by his first biographer, Hilary Spurling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Matisse the Master'? A: 'Matisse the Master' focuses on the life and artistic journey of Henri Matisse, highlighting his innovations and the personal challenges he faced, including misconceptions about his private life.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Hilary Spurling, who provides insights from Matisse's family correspondence and other private materials.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Matisse the Master' was published on October 2, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 544 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Matisse the Master' have? A: This edition of 'Matisse the Master' is in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art students or enthusiasts? A: Yes, 'Matisse the Master' is suitable for art students and enthusiasts as it provides in-depth information about Matisse's life and artistic contributions.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition is described as illustrated, providing visual context to Matisse's work.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this biography? A: Readers can expect to learn about Matisse's personal struggles, his relationships with models and family, and insights into his artistic methods and innovations.
- Q: Who were some significant figures in Matisse's life mentioned in the book? A: The book discusses significant figures such as his pupil Olga Meerson and Lydia Delectorskaya, who played vital roles in Matisse's life and work.
- Q: Is 'Matisse the Master' a continuation of another book? A: 'Matisse the Master' is the second half of a biography that began with 'The Unknown Matisse', providing a comprehensive view of Matisse's life.