Joy of Life, 1906, Matisse

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Describe the composition used in Joy of Life
A complicated composition
multiple groups of figures in fore, middle and background.
Trees on far left and far right sides of composition which reach overhead.
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Describe the use of colour or texture used in Joy of Life
Use of bright and vibrant colour that adds warmth.
Use of reds, yellows and soft pinks (flesh like tones)
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Describe the use of light and tone used in Joy of Life
A lack of realistic light and tone do not create depth in traditional, academic sense.
Use of light and tone on the bodies of the central figures to show mood rather than 3D.
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Describe the use of Space & depth or relief used in Joy of Life
Groups of figures get smaller further into the background, creating iconsistency of depth.
Lack of aerial perspective at horizon line
Trees and bodies share similar lyrical lines to emphasise harmony and joy rather than any attempt at realism
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Describe the use of line or brushwork used in Joy of Life
Use of heavy outline on the figures of missed colours.
Brushwork is smooth and leaves areas of bare canvas.
Not used to create texture, a flat surface but instead to celebrate the use of colour.
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What were the Influences from cultural/social factors in Joy of Life?
The middle and upper class were comfortable during this period, work mirrors society.
He wasn't interested in subject matter in a traditional sense but the ability of colour.
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Who was Matisse influenced by for Joy of Life?
Van Gogh
Gauguin
Cezanne
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what were the new uses or developments of materials, techniques & processes use in Joy of Life?
Develops on from early Fauvist work. Earlier Fauvist work used brighter and more vibrant colours, figures were more simplified and brushwork was thick and textured.
This later fauvist work has developed stylistically. Use of colour is more balanced and f
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What did Matisse say about Joy of Life?
"What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity"
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