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Fauvism
An early twentieth century style of painting in France. Artists adhering to this style used intense colors together, and were given the name Fauves, French for "Wild Beasts," because it was felt that they worked in a violent, uncontrolled way. The leader of the Fauves was Henri Matisse.
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Visual Arts INDEX:
List of Terms: Terms beginning with "A", Page 1 |
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1 A: Page 1 of 1.
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