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Matisse on Art, Revised edition (Documents of Twentieth-Century Art) (Paperback)

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Flam here mixes Matisse's own words on art gleaned from "major writings, interviews, and pedagogical comments" with his own discussions on Matisse and 52 black-and-white illustrations of Matisse's work. This "well-documented and clearly written source book will appeal to art specialists and laymen alike"
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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"Jack D. Flam has edited Matisse . . . with close translation (thank God), admirable editorial introductions and detailed notes to the 44 brief pieces from 47 years." -- Robert Motherwell, New York Times Book Review

"Matisse was ambivalent about words. In his middle years he scoffed at Delacroix's journals and counseled young painters to cut their tongues out. . . . Now, 23 years after his death, we at last have solid proof that his obiter dicta -- statements, interviews, letters (add up to a whole book." (Dan Hofstadter, The New Republic

"The publication of this anthology of forty-four of Matisse's 'writings' on art is long overdue and should prove to be an extremely useful and popular addition to the growing documentary literature of twentieth-century art." -- John Hallmark, Burlington Magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 300 pages
  • Publisher: University of California Press; Revised edition (July 24, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0520200322
  • ISBN-13: 978-0520200326
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #152,871 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting book., August 23, 1998
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Here are compiled the writings of and interviews with Matísse. It is not only about his estethic concerns but also about his feeling for life. The latter was his underlying motif in his paintings. This book is very interesting also for people without artistic concerns since Matísse here conveys his fine-tuned philosophy of life. A highly rewarding book that one can return to many times.

Mats Winther

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5.0 out of 5 stars not looking but listening, July 26, 2000
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Painters are often their own worst enemies when speaking about their work, obscuring rather than enlightening. But not Matisse. The intelligent and painter knew the trap that speaking of his art could be, yet his own comments on it are intelligent and illuminating. This book is fine reading that's a help to the working painter, as well as the viewer. You'll look at Matisse's great paintings with a fresh eye after reading it. And that's what matters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Matisse Opens the Way, January 26, 2002
If you want to extend the boundaries of ordinary perception, in order to produce unique, distinctive visions read "Matisse on Art." It is a critical piece of literature written by a masterfully innovative painter. I recommend it as a professional artist for nearly 20 years and as an art professor.
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