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Matisse - The Books (Hardcover)
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Matisse - The Books (Hardcover)
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The livre d'artiste, or "artist's book," is among the most prized
in rare book collections. Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the
greatest artists to work in this genre, and he created his most
important during a period of intense personal and physical
suffering. Brimming with powerful themes and imagery, these works
are crucial to understanding Matisse's oeuvre. With deftness and
sensitivity, Louise Rogers Lalaurie reintroduces us to Matisse by
considering how in each volume, Matisse constructed an intriguing
dialogue between word and image. Examining this page-by-page
interplay, translating key sequences, and discussing the books'
distinct themes and production histories, Lalaurie offers the
thoughtful analysis these works deserve. Together Matisse's artist
books reveal his deep engagement with questions of beauty and
truth; his faith; his perspectives on aging, loss, and inspiration;
and his relationship to his critics, the French art establishment,
and the women in his life. In addition, Lalaurie illuminates
Matisse's often misunderstood political affinities--though Matisse
was vilified in his time for choosing to live in the
collaborationist Vichy zone, his wartime books reveal a body of
work that stands as a deeply personal statement of resistance.
Lavishly illustrated, Matisse: The Books showcases a rich group of
underappreciated works and brings unprecedented clarity to a
controversial period in the artist's life.
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