Match the quotation with the artist who made the statement:
-Henri Matisse
A)"I did not create a woman, I made a picture."
B)"I enjoyed looking at it, just as I enjoy looking at the flames dancing in the fireplace."
C)"I cannot work without a model . . . I exaggerate . . . but I do not invent the whole picture."
D)"I shut my eyes in order to see."

Question

Match the quotation with the artist who made the statement:
-Henri Matisse
A)"I did not create a woman, I made a picture."
B)"I enjoyed looking at it, just as I enjoy looking at the flames dancing in the fireplace."
C)"I cannot work without a model . . . I exaggerate . . . but I do not invent the whole picture."
D)"I shut my eyes in order to see."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse said, "I did not create a woman, I made a picture." This quote reflects his belief that art should not be representational, but rather should focus on the formal qualities of line, color, and shape.

Match the Quotation with the Artist Who Made the Statement