Facts about Henri Matisse
Vocab
Art show
Art Pieces
100

What artist are we studying this summer?

Henri Matisse

100

What is a visual artist?

A visual artist is someone who creates art. Like paintings, drawings, sculptures and even photos. The artist uses art to express their emotions. 

100
What pieces are we presenting at the art show?

Our self portraits, cutting with scissors and circular mobiles

100

What was the name of his first art piece?

The Dinner Table

200

Where is Henri Matisse from?

France

200

Is a self portrait an example of visual art? 

Yes

200

What would you tell the visitors about Henri Matisse?

Answer varies. 

200

What is the name of the painting he made of a woman?

The Woman with a Hat

300

What kind of art is Henri Matisse known for? Is it colorful or dull?

Colorful art

300

What is fauvism?

A style of painting that uses bright colors and simple shapes. It also uses unusual colors for natural colors.

300

What materials did we use to create our art work?

Answer varies. 

300
What is the name of the art piece Henri Matisse made that inspired our self portraits?

The Woman with a Hat

400

Who inspired him to create and become an artist?

His mother

400

What are examples of visual art? List 4 examples.

 Paintings, drawings, sculptures and even photos.

400

what style of painting did we use for our paintings created by Henri Matisse? (hint: it's a vocab word)

Fauvism 

400

Did many artist like his Women with a Hat painting? Why or why not?

No many artist did not like it because they didn't like the use of bright and unrealistic colors.

500

What other artist inspired Henri Matisse to create art?

Van Gogh 

500
Imagine painting a tree. How would you paint it under Fauvism?

Something unusual and unrealistic

500

What did our self portraits have to have on their head?

Hats!

500

Who is the Woman with a Hat to Henri Matisse?

His wife
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