Matisse The Chapel at Vence /anglais - Couverture rigide

Pulvenis, De Seligny

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1907533605 ISBN 13 : 9781907533600

Editeur : Royal Academy of Arts, 2013

Synopsis

Considered on of the most important religious structures of the twentieth century, the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence was regarded by Matisse himself as his great masterpiece. He dedicated four years to the creation of this convent chapel on the French Riviera, and the result is one of the most remarkable and comprehensive ensemble pieces of twentieth-century art. Every element of the chapel bears the artists touch, from the vivid Mediterranean hues of the stained glass windows to the starkly powerful murals; even the vestments and altar were designed by Matisse. This beautifully illustrated volume captures the chapel in exquisite detail, allowing an unparalleled view of this iconic and sacred space. With stunning new photography that captures the dramatic effects of the changing light in the building throughout the day, this book is the first to present the experience of being within the chapel exactly as Matisse himself envisaged it, while Marie-Therese Pulvenis de Selignys authoritative and insightful text explores the extraordinary story of the chapels creation and the challenges faced by the 77-year-old artist in realising his great vision."

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Marie-Therese Pulvenis de Seligny has been curator of the Musee Matisse since 1997, and has organized numerous exhibitions and written extensively on the artist.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Royal Academy of Arts
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1907533605
• ISBN 13: 9781907533600
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224