Madame Matisse In A Hat, 1905, Matisse

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Describe the composition of Madame Matisse In A Hat
Simple, asymmetric composition.
Half figure portrait, with body in three-quarters pose
Face turned towards the viewer.
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Describe the use of colour and texture in Madame Matisse In A Hat
Unrealistic colours, bright, vibrant.
Use of colour for its own sake.
M said his wife was “actually wearing black of course”
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Describe the use of light and tone in Madame Matisse In A Hat
Inconsistent outline, thick on shoulders, top of fan and hat.
Tone not used conventionally at all, but light is shown as colour instead: green line on nose and yellow highlight on cheek
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Describe the use of Space & depth or relief in Madame Matisse In A Hat
Very 2D
no background
no depth created
Flatness emphasises canvas and idea that painting itself is the actual subject matter here.
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Describe the use of Line or brushwork in Madame Matisse In A Hat
Rough brushwork
Intense impasto paint on hat
dry open patches of rough colour behind the figure
(emphasises effect and power of complementary colour rather than any sense of reality)
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What was the Influence from cultural/social factors on Madame Matisse In A Hat?
Unrealistic colours and proportions were being explored.
shown in Salon of 1905 and was the largest of the Fauve works on display. Thus it generated the most publicity and controversy, which ironically made Matisse’ s reputation.
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What was the Influence from technological factors on Madame Matisse In A Hat?
new inventions, X ray, light bulb, electricity, car, radio, camera etc.
Aim was to find new method and style of painting that was fit for new century rather than a portrait aiming to convey likeness or status.
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What were the Stylistic comment and artistic influence on Madame Matisse In A Hat?
Influenced by both Van Gogh and Gauguin who had recent solo exhibitions in Paris, but takes their colour experimentation to a whole new level
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What were the Uses or developments of materials, techniques & processes of Madame Matisse In A Hat?
Oil paint used for years before and is still used, unrealistic colours and brushwork challenged traditional art and changed the way critics looked at artwork.
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What did Camille Mauclair say about Madame Matisse In A Hat?
A pot of paint has been flung at the face of the public” Camille Mauclair
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