An Essay on Matisse

Perry Wolff

199657mEnglish
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Synopsis

Chronicles the life and art of Henri Matisse (1869-1954), the French painter whose innovative style and use of color changed the face of 20th-century art. An Essay on Matisse was nominated for an Academy Award in the documentary short category. It was originally broadcast on PBS.

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  • Documentary (Short Subject) · Perry Wolff
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1997

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Documentary (Short Subject)

Perry Wolff

1997

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