The central challenge of history painting lay in selecting a particular subject that could engage the heart and instruct the mind. Grand settings and symbolic accessories proved the artist’s grasp of perspective depth and still-life draftsmanship. Compositions and color schemes had to be carefully conceived to accentuate the principal characters and to clarify the meanings of the incidents. National Gallery
THE OASIS OF MATISSE - 27 MAR - 16 AUG 2015
THE OASIS OF MATISSE - 27 MAR - 16 AUG 2015
The Oasis of Matisse is the largest exhibition of Henri Matisse (1869-1954) in the Netherlands ever. Masterpieces by Matisse alongside work by his contemporaries from the Stedelijk Museum’s permanent collection. The Oasis of Matisse is an unforgettable experience! More
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