Is it a surprise that famous Modernist artists were problematic? Henri Matisse was a prominent Fauvist, but he benefited from French imperialism and he was a big fan of objectifying women. Join Klaire Lockheart as she shares the basics about Fauvism and explains the importance of art history education.
Artists and Artwork: Albert Marque, Henri Matisse (Luxury, Calm and Pleasure; Blue Nude: Memory of Biskra; Woman with a Hat; Odalisque couchée aux magnolias), Vincent van Gogh, Paul Signac, Michelangelo Buonarroti (Night), André Derain (London Bridge), and Maurice de Vlaminck
Additional Topics: Avant-Garde, Impressionism, Postimpressionism, Paris Salon, Packard Group National Exhibition, Autumn Salon, Louis Vauxcelles, Complementary Colors, Colonialism, Ariella Aïsha Azulay (Potential History: Unlearning Imperialism), African Art, Primitivism, Vili People, Orientalism, Odalisques and Amélie Matisse