Henri Matisse and Fauvism

The Red Fish by Henri Matisse

The art movement Fauvism came into being during the early 1900's.  The Fauves used bright, bold, unusual colors.  Their artwork was so poorly received by the public that they named the artists "Fauves" which is French for "wild Beast."  They were implying that the artwork looked like it had been painted by an animal!

Today Fauvism art by Henri Matisse and others sells for millions of dollars.
Grade 3 students recreated Henri Matisse's The Red Fish using acrylic paint and oil pastels.  They did a great job!

Madame Matisse by Henri Matisse