Matisse, Derain, and their Friends: The Parisian Avant-Garde 1904-1908

The Fauves were a group of artists in the early 20th century who used bold and unconventional colors in their paintings. This catalog is for a Swiss exhibition that explores their work and its place in the art world of their time, highlighting the contributions of female artists who were often excluded from such movements.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 18 September 2023
Publisher: De Gruyter

In the early 20th century, a group of artists around Henri Matisse and André Derain embarked on revolutionary color experiments. Louis Vauxcelles, an art critic, gave them the name "Fauves" in 1905, which translates to "beasts" or "wild animals." This catalog marks the first survey exhibition on the Fauves held in Switzerland in decades. It showcases the expressive painting style and unique color combinations employed by Matisse, Derain, and their companions during the years 1904 to 1908, placing them within the aesthetic and socio-political debates of their time. The male connotation of the term "Fauves" suggests the exclusion of women artists conceptually. The exhibition and catalog challenge this traditional perspective and highlight the contributions of female artists on the Paris art scene. With its richly illustrated content and supplementary art-historical research contributions, the publication offers a deep dive into the diverse world of colorful painting by the "beasts."

In the early 20th century, a group of artists around Henri Matisse and André Derain embarked on revolutionary color experiments. Louis Vauxcelles, an art critic, gave them the name "Fauves" in 1905, which translates to "beasts" or "wild animals." This catalog marks the first survey exhibition on the Fauves held in Switzerland in decades. It showcases the expressive painting style and unique color combinations employed by Matisse, Derain, and their companions during the years 1904 to 1908, placing them within the aesthetic and socio-political debates of their time. The male connotation of the term "Fauves" suggests the exclusion of women artists conceptually. The exhibition and catalog challenge this traditional perspective and highlight the contributions of female artists on the Paris art scene. With its richly illustrated content and supplementary art-historical research contributions, the publication offers a deep dive into the diverse world of colorful painting by the "beasts."

Weight: 1334g
Dimension: 222 x 293 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783422801189