Henri Matisse, Goldfish

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a famous artist. But did you know that his first career was in the Law? He studied hard and did very well until he got appendicitis in 1890. It was then, while recovering from surgery, that his mother tried to amuse him with a gift of a box of paints, a set of brushes, and a do-it-yourself book on painting. Matisse felt for the first time, in his own words, "free, quiet and alone." He would later be known as the artist that was "born to simplify painting." (The World of Matisse, John Russell, Time-Life  Books, NY, (c)1960)

Our Kindergarteners have been studying Matisse's painting, "Goldfish". Their collages represent some pretty serious planning, cutting, and gluing. Great work!

Johnathan L. and Elizabeth C.

                                        

Kara M., Trey W. and Alana R.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shea M. in Mrs. Vigue's class

Cody B. in Mrs. Minke's class

Kaja D. in Ms. Conroy's class