- Hardcover: 212 pages
- Publisher: Royal Academy of Arts, London (25 Oct 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1903973465
- ISBN-13: 978-1903973462
- Product Dimensions: 28.8 x 25.6 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 594,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Matisse's ancestors had been weavers for generations: textiles, a key to his visual imagination, were in his blood. Although he was to outgrow every other influence, textiles retained their power for him throughout his life. His studio in Nice was a treasure house of exotic Persian carpets, delicate Arab embroideries, richly hued African wall hangings, and any number of colourful cushions, curtains, costumes, patterned screens and backcloths. This sumptuously illustrated book - the catalogue of a groundbreaking exhibition at the Musee Matisse, Le Cateau-Cambresis; the Royal Academy of Arts, London; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York - explores for the first time Matisse's relationship with the textiles that surrounded him from his earliest days. Charting how the fabrics he painted became the very fabric of his painting, specialist authors examine the ways in which Matisse used what he called his 'working library' of textiles to furnish, order and compose some of the twentieth century's most pioneering works of art.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The life of Henri-Émile-Benoît Matisse is a remarkable one - one of the co-authors, Hilary Spurling, has spent years in careful and caring research to bring to life in pages this master of painting, having just published the second volume of her biography of him. Matisse is one of the giants of modern art; Picasso long considered him is only true rival.
This particular book is a great companion to that biographical set. In addition to Spurling, the authors include Ann Dumas (independent curator), Jack Flam (art professor in New York), Rémi Labrusse (contemporary art professor at the Université de Picardie), and Dominique Szymusiak (director of the Musée Matisse). They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge about Matisse to this project.
This book is lavishly and loving illustrated, and follows the exhibitions at the Musée Matisse, Le Cateau-Cambrésis; the Royal Academy of Arts, London; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. There are nearly 200 full-colour illustrations here. Colour is of vital importance, since this is primary in the art work of Matisse.
Matisse's family had a strong background in textiles, and this is a recurring theme in the artwork of Matisse. He no doubt developed a sensitivity to colour and texture very early in life from this influence. Matisse kept an extensive collection of textile samples and fragments, and was surrounded by carpets, curtains, wallpapers, upholstery, and many other forms of textile inspirations from many different cultural settings.
This is gorgeous book on a beautiful theme.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What does the name "Matisse" bring to mind? For most, it would probably be the fact that he was a great artist, perhaps some would think of his use of color, the Fauvist movement, or perhaps his cut-outs, works that marked his late career. Textiles, fabrics would probably not come to many minds. Now, this sumptuous volume published to accompany an exhibit that traveled to France, Britain, and New York sheds light on how very important these elements were to Matisse personally and to his oeuvre.
Matisse's unique vision was astounding. In addition to his paintings, he sculpted, illustrated books, and designed sets for Diaghilev. Born in the north of France, which is the core of that country's textile industry, Matisse was exposed early on to the beauty of fabrics.. For many generations his family had been weavers, perhaps his love of textiles came to him naturally. It's been said that he was particularly attracted to Islamic art, the intricate patterns and colors that arrested the eye. What is known is that his Nice studio held a veritable trove of exotic carpets, embroideries, wall hangings, and all manner of brilliantly colored cushions and curtains.
His use of textiles is evident in his paintings in which he uses fabric as a backdrop or simply to drape a model. It was, indeed, part and parcel of his art. Consider the use of fabric in his "Purple Robe and Anemones" - there is, of course, the purple striped robe worn by his model but also the two wall coverings in golds, red, blue. Amazing. Or, consider his "Interior, Flowers, and Parakeets," in which we find the table covered by a colorful, intricately patterned runner above a diamond patterned ruby rug.
Many of the fabrics on display in the exhibit and brought to vibrant life in this marvelous volume have been stored away since Matisse's death in 1954. "Matisse, His Art, and His Textiles, " in addition to being superbly illustrated, explores the relationship of Matisse's fabrics to his paintings, and thus adds considerably to our knowledge and appreciation of one of the forerunners of modern art.
- Gail Cooke
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GLORIOUS ILLUSTRATIONS AND EXCELLENT SCHOLARSHIP
2 April 2005
Format:Hardcover
What does the name "Matisse" bring to mind? For most, it would probably be the fact that he was a great artist, perhaps some would think of his use of color, the Fauvist movement, or perhaps his cut-outs, works that marked his late career. Textiles, fabrics would probably not come to many minds. Now, this sumptuous volume published to accompany an exhibit that traveled to France, Britain, and New York sheds light on how very important these elements were to Matisse personally and to his oeuvre.
Matisse's unique vision was astounding. In addition to his paintings, he sculpted, illustrated books, and designed sets for Diaghilev. Born in the north of France, which is the core of that country's textile industry, Matisse was exposed early on to the beauty of fabrics.. For many generations his family had been weavers, perhaps his love of textiles came to him naturally. It's been said that he was particularly attracted to Islamic art, the intricate patterns and colors that arrested the eye. What is known is that his Nice studio held a veritable trove of exotic carpets, embroideries, wall hangings, and all manner of brilliantly colored cushions and curtains.
His use of textiles is evident in his paintings in which he uses fabric as a backdrop or simply to drape a model. It was, indeed, part and parcel of his art. Consider the use of fabric in his "Purple Robe and Anemones" - there is, of course, the purple striped robe worn by his model but also the two wall coverings in golds, red, blue. Amazing. Or, consider his "Interior, Flowers, and Parakeets," in which we find the table covered by a colorful, intricately patterned runner above a diamond patterned ruby rug.
Many of the fabrics on display in the exhibit and brought to vibrant life in this marvelous volume have been stored away since Matisse's death in 1954. "Matisse, His Art, and His Textiles, " in addition to being superbly illustrated, explores the relationship of Matisse's fabrics to his paintings, and thus adds considerably to our knowledge and appreciation of one of the forerunners of modern art.
- Gail Cooke
Matisse's unique vision was astounding. In addition to his paintings, he sculpted, illustrated books, and designed sets for Diaghilev. Born in the north of France, which is the core of that country's textile industry, Matisse was exposed early on to the beauty of fabrics.. For many generations his family had been weavers, perhaps his love of textiles came to him naturally. It's been said that he was particularly attracted to Islamic art, the intricate patterns and colors that arrested the eye. What is known is that his Nice studio held a veritable trove of exotic carpets, embroideries, wall hangings, and all manner of brilliantly colored cushions and curtains.
His use of textiles is evident in his paintings in which he uses fabric as a backdrop or simply to drape a model. It was, indeed, part and parcel of his art. Consider the use of fabric in his "Purple Robe and Anemones" - there is, of course, the purple striped robe worn by his model but also the two wall coverings in golds, red, blue. Amazing. Or, consider his "Interior, Flowers, and Parakeets," in which we find the table covered by a colorful, intricately patterned runner above a diamond patterned ruby rug.
Many of the fabrics on display in the exhibit and brought to vibrant life in this marvelous volume have been stored away since Matisse's death in 1954. "Matisse, His Art, and His Textiles, " in addition to being superbly illustrated, explores the relationship of Matisse's fabrics to his paintings, and thus adds considerably to our knowledge and appreciation of one of the forerunners of modern art.
- Gail Cooke
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Breathtaking paintings, sketches, and art objects
17 April 2005
Format:Hardcover
The collaborative publishing project of art historians and expeters Ann Dumas, Jack Flam, Remi Labrusse, and Hilary Spurling, Matisse: His Art And His Textiles is a stunning, full-color artbook showcasing how Henri Matisse, an artist descended from weavers, was influenced by his personal collection of vivid textiles - Persian carpets, Arab embroideries, African wall hangings, cushions, curtains, patterned screens, backcloths and more. Over 100 of Matisse's artworks along with numerous colorful fabrics, displayed as the catalogue of an exhibition at the Musee Matisse, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The text explores the connection that Matisse had to beautiful textile works, though the latter half of Matisse: His Art And His Textiles is devoted entirely to breathtaking paintings, sketches, and art objects. An enthusiastically recommended addition to library collections and art shelves.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Colour character
30 Sep 2005
Format:Hardcover
The life of Henri-Émile-Benoît Matisse is a remarkable one - one of the co-authors, Hilary Spurling, has spent years in careful and caring research to bring to life in pages this master of painting, having just published the second volume of her biography of him. Matisse is one of the giants of modern art; Picasso long considered him is only true rival.
This particular book is a great companion to that biographical set. In addition to Spurling, the authors include Ann Dumas (independent curator), Jack Flam (art professor in New York), Rémi Labrusse (contemporary art professor at the Université de Picardie), and Dominique Szymusiak (director of the Musée Matisse). They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge about Matisse to this project.
This book is lavishly and loving illustrated, and follows the exhibitions at the Musée Matisse, Le Cateau-Cambrésis; the Royal Academy of Arts, London; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. There are nearly 200 full-colour illustrations here. Colour is of vital importance, since this is primary in the art work of Matisse.
Matisse's family had a strong background in textiles, and this is a recurring theme in the artwork of Matisse. He no doubt developed a sensitivity to colour and texture very early in life from this influence. Matisse kept an extensive collection of textile samples and fragments, and was surrounded by carpets, curtains, wallpapers, upholstery, and many other forms of textile inspirations from many different cultural settings.
This is gorgeous book on a beautiful theme.
This particular book is a great companion to that biographical set. In addition to Spurling, the authors include Ann Dumas (independent curator), Jack Flam (art professor in New York), Rémi Labrusse (contemporary art professor at the Université de Picardie), and Dominique Szymusiak (director of the Musée Matisse). They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge about Matisse to this project.
This book is lavishly and loving illustrated, and follows the exhibitions at the Musée Matisse, Le Cateau-Cambrésis; the Royal Academy of Arts, London; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. There are nearly 200 full-colour illustrations here. Colour is of vital importance, since this is primary in the art work of Matisse.
Matisse's family had a strong background in textiles, and this is a recurring theme in the artwork of Matisse. He no doubt developed a sensitivity to colour and texture very early in life from this influence. Matisse kept an extensive collection of textile samples and fragments, and was surrounded by carpets, curtains, wallpapers, upholstery, and many other forms of textile inspirations from many different cultural settings.
This is gorgeous book on a beautiful theme.
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