Discovering Henri Matisse: Colour & Shape

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Discovering Henri Matisse: Colour & Shape

What do you already know about Henri Matisse?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will know who Henri Matisse was and create art inspired by his colourful shapes.

Who Was Henri Matisse?

Henri Matisse was a famous French artist. He is known for his bright colours and bold shapes. He loved to experiment with new ways of making art.

What Is Matisse Famous For?

Matisse is famous for making art using paper cut-outs. He called this his 'painting with scissors' technique.

Look at Matisse's Artwork

His art shows lots of bright, cheerful colours and playful shapes. What do you notice about his pictures?

Primary Colours and Shapes

Colours

Shapes

He used simple shapes: circles, triangles, squares and wavy lines. Which shapes can you spot?

Matisse liked to use red, blue, and yellow. Do you see these in his art?

Let's Make Matisse Art!

Now you can try making your own Matisse-inspired picture using coloured paper, scissors, and glue. Be bold and creative!

Reflect on Your Creation

What colours and shapes did you use in your art? How does your artwork make you feel?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.