Matisse, the King of Color


Title: Matisse, the King of Color
Author: Laurence Anholt
Illustrator: Laurence Anholt
Type: realistic fiction
Approximate Interest Level: K-12
Publisher: Barron's 
Date of Publication: 2007
ISBN: 978-0764160479

Synopsis: Through the eyes of his nurse, the reader is introduced to Henri Matisse at the point in his life when he is an invalid.  The story talks about his love of color and shapes.  In the story he paints, draws on the ceiling, cuts shapes from paper, and designs stained glass windows.
 
Possible Teaching Points: 1) Henri Matisse, 2) art

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