Henri Matisse

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A French painter and sculptor known for bright color and bold shapes

proper noun

: Henri Matisse

Did you know that Henri Matisse was a leader of the Fauvism movement?

Examples

Henri Matisse is celebrated for his use of vibrant colors and expressive forms.
The exhibition featured several original works by Henri Matisse.
Art students often study Henri Matisse and his influence on modern painting.
The famous artist Henri Matisse revolutionized modern art.
Henri Matisse is celebrated for his use of vibrant colors and expressive forms.
Art students often study Henri Matisse and his influence on modern painting.
The exhibition featured several original works by Henri Matisse.

Synonyms

Matisse

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A French painter and sculptor who used bright colors and simple shapes

is the full formal name rather than the shorter surname

Surface Forms

Henri Matisse main

Morphology

Henri + Matisse

This is a referential proper name composed of a given name and surname; if a B1 learner knows 'Matisse' as a renowned French artist (and recognizes 'Henri' as a personal name), the identity and meaning are directly recoverable. The first name merely specifies which Matisse is meant, so the expression does not require idiomatic knowledge.

Etymology

Henri Matisse was a French artist who painted with very bright, bold colors and later made art by cutting colored paper into simple shapes. This clear image of bright color and cut paper helps you remember that Henri Matisse is the famous 'painter' and 'sculptor' known for those styles.