Before Fauvism

Impressionism
outdoor painting

capture light and fleeting moments in everyday life,

1860 until 1886 .
 Post impressionism
•subjectivity.
•real-life subject matter.
•manipulation of color or geometric design.
•Importance of brush stocks

1886 and 1905

 Fauvism

While Fauvism as a style began

around 1904 and continued beyond
1910,
 Fauvism
• Fauvism was an early 20th-century art
movement led by Henri Matisse and André
Derain. The movement emphasized strong,
vibrant colors and bold brushwork over
realistic representation.
• Vivid Colors: Fauvist artists used bold, vibrant
colors in their paintings, often applied directly
from the tube without much mixing. This
approach created intense and expressive color
contrasts.
• Simplified Forms: Fauvist paintings often featured
simplified, distorted, or exaggerated forms. Artists
were more interested in capturing the emotional
essence of a subject rather than its realistic
representation
• Strong Brushwork: Artists used energetic and
expressive brushwork, sometimes leaving visible
brushstrokes on the canvas. This technique added
to the overall sense of dynamism and emotion in
their works.
• Subjective Expression: Fauvism emphasized the
artist's subjective expression over objective
representation. Artists aimed to convey their
emotions and feelings through their use of color
and form
 Famous artist
• Henri Matisse. 1869–1954.
• André Derain. 1880–1954.
• Maurice de Vlaminck. 1876–1958.
• Raoul Dufy. 1877–1953.
 Henri Matisse
• Considered one of the leading figures of
Fauvism, Matisse's use of bold colors and
simplified forms can be seen in works like "The
Joy of Life" and "Woman with a Hat."
"Joy of Life."
Color is undeniably the driving force
behind "Joy of Life." Matisse's bold
and vivid palette creates an electrifying
atmosphere that pulsates with life and
energy. He harmoniously blends an
array of intense greens, blues, and
pinks with warm oranges and yellows,
igniting a visual symphony of delight
The Dance by Henri Matisse
Woman with a Hat
The portrait reflects the deep
connection between the artist and his
thought, revealing through vibrant
colours and bold brushstrokes, the
passion and complexity of the woman
who posed for him
Green strip
The painting is named after the
distinctive green band that divides her
face in half, creating a striking graphic
composition. This unconventional use
of color demonstrated Matisse's
innovative approach to painting, which
emphasized emotional expression and
bold coloration over conventional
techniques.
Green, being the color of nature,
represents growth, harmony, fertility,
and freshness. It is the most restful
and relaxing color to the eye optically
due to its spectral wavelength. This
gallery demonstrates how the color
green works so well with themes like
these.
 André Derain
• Another prominent Fauvist artist, Derain is
known for his bold use of color and dynamic
compositions, as seen in works like "Charing
Cross Bridge"
 Charing Cross Bridge"
This scene was painted when Derain visited London
and captured similar subjects to those Monet had famously
painted just a few years previously, though Derain's color
palette and perspective on the scenes contrast sharply with
the impressionist master's work.
Boats at collioure
In this painting, Derain employs bold
and vivid colors, characteristic of
Fauvist style, to depict the boats,
water, and buildings in a simplified and
expressive manner. The use of thick,
visible brushstrokes adds a sense of
movement and energy to the scene,
enhancing its lively and joyful
atmosphere.
Derain's unique interpretation of light
and color in "Boats at Collioure"
showcases his innovative approach to
painting and his ability to evoke
emotion and sensation through art.
The painting is a testament to Derain's
talent and his contribution to the
development of modern art.
Portrait of Matisse – by
André Derain

Dense, thick warm orange, blue-green

and pink spots forming the face of the
artist. The contrast of the bright sides
of the face and shaded blue-green
lends a monumentality. Black and
brown densely strokes to create the
hair and beard, shirt paint with a cool
blue colour Tube strip bright Carmine,
background – wide green and yellow
brushstrokes. The portrait has almost
no lines – except that the ear and the
shoulder to the right slightly rounded
contour so created exclusively color.
 Maurice de Vlaminck
• Maurice de Vlaminck was a French painter.
Along with André Derain and Henri Matisse,
he is considered one of the principal figures in
the Fauve movement
The River Seine at Chatou

He spent the summer of 1906 in and

around Chatou, painting pictures such
as this one, in which he emulated the
undisguised brushwork and intuitive
application of paint of Van Gogh's late,
expressive style, which he so admired.
Combining the primary colors of blue
and red with white, Vlaminck applied
them directly from the tube in daubs
and swirls of pigment, employing
these conventional hues for the white
houses, green leaves, reddish-orange
tree trunks, and the blue, red, and
white trawler in the background.
 Raoul Dufy
• Raoul Dufy was a French painter associated
with the Fauvist movement. He gained
recognition for his vibrant and decorative
style, which became popular in various forms,
such as textile designs, and public building
decorations. Dufy is most remembered for his
artwork depicting outdoor social gatherings
"The Open Window"
(1928):
In this painting, Dufy presents a view
from a window overlooking the sea.
The scene is bathed in light, and the
colors are bright and lively. The
composition is simplified, focusing on
the play of light and shadow on the
water and the architecture of the
buildings. The painting conveys a sense
of tranquility and captures the essence
of a sunny day by the sea.