jan 1, 1906 - The Joy of Life by Henri Matisse
Description:
This work was a prime example Matisse's emphasis on the expression of color. In the past artist may have expressed via figures' poses or facial expressions but Matisse himself wrote "The whole arrangement of my pictures is expressive... The chief aim of color should be to serve as expression as well as possible."Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1906
Now
~ 118 years ago
