Fauvism was an early 20th century art movement characterized by bold, vibrant colors and exaggerated shapes. It started in 1905 when works by Henri Matisse and Andre Derain were exhibited at the Salon d'Automne in Paris and dubbed "Les Fauves" (wild beasts) by art critic Louis Vauxcelles due to their bright, unrestrained colors. Key Fauvist artists included Matisse, known for experimenting with color and form; Derain, who worked with Matisse in Collioure and painted London scenes; and Maurice de Vlaminck, who met Derain in 1900 and was best known for his Fauvist works from 1905-1912.
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about history of modern art.
trying to define Fauvism in a little presentation .. the art of early 20th century, or a little art movement of history...
2. Origins
● Started in the early twentieth century with
Henri Matisse and Andre Derain.
● First Exhibited at the Salon D'automne in
1905.
● Art critic Louis Vauxcelles coined the name
"Les Fauves," meaning Wild Beasts.
3. General Characteristics
● Large use of bold colors, in mass quantities.
● Exaggerated shapes.
● Angular body features.
● Vivid Brushstrokes
4. Paul Gauguin
● Proposed color had symbolic vocabulary.
● Color had a mystical Quality that could
express our feelings.
● Inspired others to experiment with new
possibilities for color in art.
● His symbolic use of color pushed others
towards fauvism.
6. Henri Matisse
● Most well known of the Fauvist painters.
● Experimented with color and form.
● Consistent human form throughout.
● Studied how color is perceived.
11. Andre Derain
● summer of 1905 worked with Matisse in the
fishing port of Collioure.
● Good friends with fellow fauvist painter
Maurice de Vlaminck.
● Commissioned by Ambroise Vollard to
create a series of paintings about London.
● Focused mainly with aerial perspectives.
16. Maurice de Vlaminck
● Grew up with Musician parents in Paris.
● Met Andre Derain in 1900.
● Best known for his fauvist period which
lasted seven years.
