Henri Matisse: An Enduring Fascination

Henri Matisse is considered one of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century. Matisse’s oeuvre includes a wide range of materials and styles, but he is best-known for sensual, motion-infused canvases that pulsate with the intense light and vivid color of southern France. Art historian Nancy G. Heller examines these canvases and provides examples of how the artist’s work continues to fascinate. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)