Collage

Henri Matisse

• French artist

• Born December 31st 1869

• Died November 3rd 1954

• Father of Fauvism

• Used Collage

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 Fauvism “Madras Rouge”

The Beasts of the Sea

• Uses organic & geometric shapes

• Uses positive shapes (by adding shapes)

• Uses negative shapes (by cutting away)

NegresseOrganic & Geometric Shape

The Snail

• Uses abstract shapes of color to create a real object

• Directional line

MAIN GOAL: CULTURE• Find an interior space that reminds you of a personal cultural experience. • Culture is what we do, what we experience, how we express our selves and what we believe• Your space could be…

– Hotel room– Kitchen– A place where family traditions take place– A place where you worship– Your own bedroom– A family room– Somewhere you hang out (the mall, library)– A classroom – A restaurant (food can be a cultural experience)

“Interior with a Violin”

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“Interior with a Bowl with Red Fish”

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES & INTERIOR SPACE

CULTURE & INTERIOR SPACE

“Checkers”“Large Red Interior”

CULTURE & INTERIOR SPACE

“Blue Interior with Two Girls”“Interior with Phonograph”

OBJECTIVES

CREATING DEPTH

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Background

Mid ground

Foreground

SIMPLIFICATION

GEOMETRIC SHAPES

• For man-made objects

• Angular

• Straight

• Sharp

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ORGANIC SHAPES

• Natural objects

• Curvy

• Wavy

• Flowing lines

FOCAL POINT

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