Curated OER
Henri Matisse and Fauvism
Students examine the painting style of Henri Matisse and Fauvism. They view and discuss a PowerPoint presentation on Fauvism and Henri Matisse, conduct Internet research, create a list of characteristics of the Fauvism style, and create...
Curated OER
Analysis of Fauvism
Pupils analyze artworks created by the Fauves to establish the characteristics of this style of art In small groups students work to describe and analyze 5 characteristics of Fauvism and 5 reasons Fauvism was developed. he frthr...
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Raoul Dufy
Artcyclopedia provides direct links to Dufy's works in museums around the world. Online exhibitions and reviews.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Periods: Cubism
A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Vincent Van Gogh
This biography of van Gogh expresses his life as one who was important in the formation of Fauvism and expressionism.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Albright Knox Art Gallery: Three Ways to Make a Scene
Students will analyze landscapes by three artists. After learning about the horizon line, they will create their own painted and collaged landscapes inspired by one of the artists.
Other
All About Henri Matisse
Learn about the post-impressionist French painter Henri Matisse in this web-page devoted exclusively to the artist.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Fauvism
Artcyclopedia gives a brief definition of Fauvism, and offers links to over 20 artists and their works.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Henri Matisse (Biographie en Francais)
A biography of twentieth-century French painter Henri Matisse.
McGraw Hill
My Art Studio: Search Across Time: Fauvism
Brief explanation of Fauvism and links to web searches for specific artworks.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Fauvism
On this site you will find a brief definition for what the Fauvism art movement was, along with several examples of Fauvist paintings.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Paul Cezanne
This website is an interesting biography on Paul Cezanne, the French painter whose works evolved from one style into another. Links to related sites included.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Nouveau
This site contains information on Art Nouveau in great detail. Find out what this term means, and how this "new art" adapted from old styles.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Periods: Fauvism
This Discover France site offers a comprehensive definition of Fauvism, links to other Fauve sites, and a list of quotes by Fauve artists.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Henri Matisse: Dance 1
Features a comprehensive discussion by two art historians of Matisse's painting 'Dance 1', which is considered a Fauve masterpiece.
Cool Fire Technology
Brain Bank: Art Movements and Periods
This website alphabetizes and briefly describes all the major movements in the history of visual arts. Good for use as a general reference for Art History studies and the study of historically based painting and art.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Fauvism
This site from ibiblio.com provides information on the fauvism art movement with examples given of the primary artists and famous painting from that era.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Henri Matisse
A brief description of Matisse's importance is followed by links to galleries/museums that exhibit Matisse works.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Henri Matisse
Use this site to learn about Henri Matisse (1869-1954 CE) and his approach to color. (Biography in French.)
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Les Fauves
A brief encyclopedia article from Wikipedia describing the Fauvism art movement and listing the artists associated with the movement.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Andre Derain
Biographical account covers the life and career of Andre Derain, French artist and one of the founders of the Fauve artistic movement.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Raoul Dufy
Biographical account covers the life and career of Raoul Dufy, French Fauvist painter.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Maurice De Vlaminck
Biographical summary of the life and career of French painter Maurice de Vlaminck, one of the principal figures in the Fauve movement.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Henri Matisse
Biographical account highlights the life and career of French Post-Impressionist painter Henri Matisse.