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The paintings of Henri Matisse are the focus of an episode from The School of Life "Art/Architecture" playlist that discusses the life and works of the famous French painter. The narrator points out how Matisse uses bright colors to present images of the joy that can be found in life and to remind us that, "there is nothing as serious as knowing how to hope."
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Instructional Ideas
- Draw viewers attention to the settings the film makers use as a backdrop to the narration
- Use the video to launch a study of Matisse's works
Classroom Considerations
- Most appropriate for art/art history classes
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Images of some of Matisse's most famous painting are included in the video
Cons
- None