The article is devoted to revealing the main features of Henri Matisse ’s graphics.Its novelty and relevance are associated with the peculiarities of the approach: the analysis of creativity unfolds not only on the basis of drawings, but also in the light of the master ’s reasoning. In his literary heritage, Matisse reveals the secret of the process of creating works,giving the viewer the opportunity to follow the train of thought. His statements also make it possible to see the artist’s works of art, in particular in his graphics, reflecting the features of the cultural and historical environment of the 20th century. Methodologies used in the work: philosophical, analysis, artistic analysis, comparison method. Study of the master ’s works and his reasoning, shows that Matisse’s graphic method is based on the ultimate generalization, resulting from liberation from the secondary, laconicism as a result of synthesis at the symbol level. The artist hones his graphic method. Improving drawing, searching for new expressive possibilities and enriching techniques leads not only to the specific aesthetics of Matisse ’s work, but also prepares the groundfor the development of decoupage and the formation of new religious painting of the 20th century in the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence.
drawing, line, harmony, graphic method, creativity of Henri Matisse
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