Name/Title
Great Moments in Art History: Henri MatisseEntry/Object ID
1991.Pr10Description
Howie Schneider offers a comical take on Henri Matisse’s "Dance." He depicts Matisse, the revolutionary artist, joining hands with nude models and frivolously dancing about his studio.
Under this breath of levity stands the notion that there is always more to a piece of art than what meets the eye, a reality that goes unseen. When investigating a collection, or simply one piece, one should always keep this in mind. It is easy to take a work simply for visual pleasure, but much is lost from that assumption. Context, conversation, and understanding continuously expand the meaning and distinction of a piece. Ask a friend how they interpret a work of art. Change your vantage point. Acknowledge that one perspective negates the bigger picture. Meaning is not definitive in an evolving world.
Norms change. Expectations undulate. Masks take new forms.Artwork Details
Medium
Color reproduction on paperAcquisition
Accession
1991Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Burton and Brunetta Wolfman, 2010Inscription/Signature/Marks
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SignatureLocation
LRType
EditionLocation
LLTranscription
4/15Dimensions
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15-1/2 inWidth
9-1/2 inDimension Description
SheetHeight
17 inWidth
11 inDimension Description
FinishedHeight
17-1/2 inWidth
11-1/2 in