Volkmar EssersHenri Matisse 1869-1954: Master of Colour

Good art.

I bought this to better understand Matisse's work and his use of color and I wasn't disappointed. I am currently what I would call a representative artist that wants to fully understand abstract impressionist painting and the thinking behind the varied artists. I bought this first and liked it for the essays and the art. I also am reading Diebenkorn, who was an admirer of Matisse and conflicted, it seems, between abstraction and representative art; although he excelled and known for the former, he still found the need to reprise his experience in figurative and landscape art over his lifetime. If you enjoy Matisee, Master of Color is a good book to better understand what he was thinking during some of these times. It isn't a large book so it only gives you a brief look at some of his work in color. Diebenkorn's work during his Berkeley years is far more expansive and enlightening on the subject of abstract impressionism and a compliment to Matisse as well.

Mainly color prints of paintings . Not too many words

Good summary, enough pictures, and quick delivery

Great book but do be aware there is an image of a fully nude woman on the back cover of the book (really not an issue but opening this box in front of my parents was a little.. awkward) but still a great book!

A must read with a present exhibition in New York and the upcoming exhibition in Philadelphia.

Cheers to Amazon,Thank you for the excellent delivery on my latest purchase. Henri Matisse has had a everlasting impression on my life as a artist and person. It's great to know that whatever artist comes to mind I can find it on Amazon.I am doing research on Henri Matisse and needed this book in a timely manner. I was not disappointed.....I look forward to my future purchase.Thanks, Joey

I had recently visited the chapel that Matisse designed for a convent in Vence, France (near Nice.) When I got home I couldn't find a book about it, so I ordered this brief look at Matisse and his art. It does have some of the chapel but it is mainly a valuable and very concise overview of his life and work, with some good pictures.