Cut Out Fun With Matisse

Cut Out Fun With Matisse is the perfect gateway for young artists to dive into the world of creativity with the legendary artist Henri Matisse. This captivating paperback not only captures the spirit of Matisse's innovative 'drawings with scissors' but also introduces children to fundamental artistic concepts such as color, line, and form. With dimensions of 234 x 274 mm and 40 engaging pages, this book features stunning reproductions of Matisse's iconic cut-outs, showcasing his bold use of colors and playful shapes.

Ideal for budding artists, this book makes Matisse's captivating art accessible and enjoyable. It invites children to engage with their imaginations as they embark on an artistic journey filled with color and form. Each page reveals an enchanting tale, transporting young readers into Matisse's vibrant fantasy world, where colors and shapes spring to life.

The easy-to-follow instructions encourage playful exploration, while the included sheets of paper, printed in Matisse-inspired colors, allow kids to recreate their own masterpieces, echoing Matisse's unique style. Cut Out Fun With Matisse not only provides a fun-filled learning experience but also nurtures creativity in children of all ages, helping them develop their artistic skills through an accessible and enjoyable approach. Perfect for home or classroom environments, this imaginative book will inspire a love of art and color in every child.

Authors: Max Hollein, Nina Hollein Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 234 x 274 mm
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 08-05-2014

Henri Matisse created some of his most exquisite works by cutting shapes out of paper. Delightfully entertaining and playfully inventive, his "drawings with scissors" are also a superb introduction to the most basic artistic concepts: color, line, and form. This engaging and accessible look at Matisse's cut-outs, arguably the highlight of his magnificent career, follows the artist as he goes in search of pure forms of expression. Illustrated with beautiful reproductions of Matisse's most famous works, the book relates an imaginary tale about how the colors and shapes created by Matisse come to life, carrying the reader off into the artist's fantasy world. It reflects Matisse's spontaneity, his love of bold colors, and his seemingly effortless ability to capture movement on paper, which make him an artist of great appeal to children. Fun and easy-to-follow, this exploration of Matisse's cut-outs invites children of all ages to draw with scissors just like the artist, using the sheets of paper printed in Matisse-inspired colors included in the book.