1950 Histoire de la Peinture Moderne: Matisse • Munch • Rouault – Fauvisme et Expressionnisme
An essential volume in the celebrated Histoire de la Peinture Moderne series, this richly illustrated book explores two pivotal movements in early 20th-century art — Fauvism and Expressionism — through the work of key figures such as Henri Matisse, Edvard Munch, and Georges Rouault.
Fauvism, known for its bold use of color and liberated brushwork, challenged traditional representation and helped redefine the expressive potential of paint. Expressionism, emerging almost simultaneously, emphasized raw emotion and psychological intensity, altering how artists engaged with subject matter and inner experience.
This volume pairs critical essays and documentation by noted art historians with a remarkable selection of full-color plates tipped onto the page, capturing the vibrancy and innovation of works that shaped modern art. Included are reproductions of paintings and graphic works by influential artists across Europe, contextualizing these movements within the broader evolution of modern visual language.
Format: Hardcover, large folio
Pages: 152–155
Language: French
Illustrations: 88–90 tipped-in color plates of masterpieces
Condition: Damage on the hardcover binding areas, some stains and scuffs as shown on photo.
