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Lesson 3: The View of Collioure

by Henri Matisse

Directions

Study the painting for one week.

Over the week:

• Look at the painting.
• Read the synopsis.
• Study the vocabulary words.
• Read about the artist.
• Practice reciting the names of the artist and the painting.
• Complete the enrichment activities.
• Study the review questions.

Synopsis

The surreal colors of Henri Matisse's 'The View of Collioure' reveals the landscape as another example of Fauvism. Tucked in among the mountains, Collioure is a seaside fishing village in southern France. Matisse captures the small village, the sea, the mountains, and the sky using broad brushstrokes of vivid color.

Vocabulary

Fauvist: A style of painting with vivid, unnatural colors.
Surreal: Strange, like a dream.
Vivid: Brightly colored.
Landscape: A wide view of the countryside, or a painting of this view.
Village: A grouping of country houses that is smaller than a town.
Broad: Large in area or wide.
Brushstroke: The long, narrow mark of a paintbrush.

Concepts

1. Henri Matisse was born in 1869 in France.

2. Zoom in and find Matisse's country of birth on the map of Europe.

3. Matisse was an important figure in modern art. Modern art embraces breaking with tradition and experimenting with new techniques.
4. Matisse experimented with bright, unnatural colors in a style called Fauvism. His works shocked people at the time they were released.
5. Matisse died in 1954 at the age of 84.

Enrichment

Activity 1: Can You Find It?

During the week, study the painting and find the following:

• Sky
• Sea
• Church
• Houses
• Mountains

Activity 2: Narrate the Painting

• After studying the painting, narrate the scene shown in the painting aloud using your own words.

Activity 3: Complete Vocabulary Activities

• While studying the vocabulary words, point them out in the painting.
• Define each of the vocabulary words in your own words.

Activity 4: Color the Painting   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 7 of 'First Grade Art History Coloring Book.'

Review

Question 1

What is the setting of the painting?

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Answer 1

The setting is a small country village.

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Question 2

Why is the work titled 'The View of Collioure?'

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Answer 2

The painting shows a view of the small village of Collioure.

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Question 3

Why is this painting an example of Fauvism?

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Answer 3

The painting has colors that are bright and unnatural. For example, the houses are mostly in pinks, purples, yellows, blues, and oranges.

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1. What is the setting of the painting? The setting is a small country village.
2. Why is the work titled 'The View of Collioure?' The painting shows a view of the small village of Collioure.
3. Why is this painting an example of Fauvism? The painting has colors that are bright and unnatural. For example, the houses are mostly in pinks, purples, yellows, blues, and oranges.

References

'Henri Matisse.' Wikipedia. Wikipedia.org. n.p.

'Les toits de Collioure.' Wikipedia. Wikipedia.org. n.p.