[FAC] Exhibition: The Art Books of Henri Matisse

[Amanda Allen]

The Art Books of Henri Matisse opened at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum
last Saturday, October 17, 2009 and continues through to January 10,
2010.

 

Matisse's paintings hang in some of the greatest museums in the world.
This exhibition offers a look at another aspect of this famous artist's
work. Interestingly enough, his painstakingly created book illustrations
were among the pieces of which he was most proud.

 

Most art lovers are acquainted with the boldly colored paintings of
Henri Matisse, one of the most important artists of the twentieth
century. Fewer are aware of his art books, though Matisse himself
declared: "I do not distinguish between the construction of a book and
that of a painting." 

 

Special thanks to Bank of America for their sponsorship of this
exhibition.

 

Amanda Allen

Marketing Coordinator

Fresno Metropolitan Museum

1555 Van Ness Ave.

Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 441-1444 ext. 213

(559) 441-8607 (FAX)

AmandaA at fresnomet.org

www.fresnomet.org

 

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