Cut-Out Fun with Matisse

Cut-Out Fun with Matisse is an exploration of Henri Matisse's cut-outs. It invites children of all ages to draw with scissors just like the artist, using the sheets of paper printed in Matisse-inspired colors included in the book.

Henri Matisse created some of his most exquisite works by cutting shapes out of paper. Delightfully entertaining and playfully inventive, his "drawings with scissors" are also a superb introduction to the most basic artistic concepts: color, line, and form. This engaging and accessible look at Matisse's cut-outs follows the artist as he goes in search of pure forms of expression. Illustrated with beautiful reproductions of Matisse's most famous works, the book relates an imaginary tale about how the colors and shapes created by Matisse come to life. It reflects Matisse's spontaneity, his love of bold colors, and his seemingly effortless ability to capture movement on paper, which make him an artist of great appeal to children.

- Paperback
- Brightly colored paper included
- Ages 8 to 11 years
- 40 pages, 9.5 x 11.1 x 0.2 inches
- 16 color and 5 b&w illustrations