MATISSE (WORLD OF ART) (PB)

The apparent spontaneity of Matisse’s use of colour and ease of imagery were the fruit of a lifetime’s arduous labour; the simplicity of his compositions the result of a formidable intelligence. This richly illustrated study takes us through Matisse’s career, assessing his influence on the art that has followed him and looking closely at his own achievements. The detailed discussion of individual works reveal the subtlety and complexity of one of the greatest masters of all time.