The World According to Henri Matisse

A compact, illustrated collection of Henri Matisse’s insights into art and life.

"The moment I held the box of colors in my hands, I sensed that here was my life." — Henri Matisse

In addition to being a formidable painter, Henri Matisse (1869–­ 1954) was a remarkable graphic artist, sculptor, printmaker, as well as a prolific letter writer. Following in the successful format of The World According to . . . series, this anthology of quotations unites Matisse's thoughts and artworks to construc...