Matisse: Centennial at the Grand Palais (1970)
The styles of Henri Matisse's works range from impressionism to fauvism to an almost abstract technique. He, along with Picasso, are regarded as two of the giants of 20th century art. This installment of the Museum of Modern Art series depicts the works of Matisse, and is the only film record of the landmark exhibition in Paris in 1970. All of his works, including the seldom-seen paintings from the Russian collections are shown here. Rare footage of the master painter at work is also offered. Matisse scholar Pierre Schnieder narrates.
Director: Paul Falkenberg, Hans Namuth
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: October 1, 1970
Cast
- Pierre Schneider - Narrator
Screenplay
Production: Museum of Modern Art
Country: France
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Paul Falkenberg, Hans Namuth
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Matisse: Centennial at the Grand Palais about?
- The styles of Henri Matisse's works range from impressionism to fauvism to an almost abstract technique. He, along with Picasso, are regarded as two of the giants of 20th century art. This installment of the Museum of Modern Art series depicts the works of Matisse, and is the only film record of the landmark exhibition in Paris in 1970. All of his works, including the seldom-seen paintings from the Russian collections are shown here. Rare footage of the master painter at work is also offered. Matisse scholar Pierre Schnieder narrates.
- Who directed Matisse: Centennial at the Grand Palais?
- Matisse: Centennial at the Grand Palais was directed by Paul Falkenberg, Hans Namuth.
- Who stars in Matisse: Centennial at the Grand Palais?
- Matisse: Centennial at the Grand Palais stars Pierre Schneider.
- How long is Matisse: Centennial at the Grand Palais?
- Matisse: Centennial at the Grand Palais has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Matisse: Centennial at the Grand Palais?
- Matisse: Centennial at the Grand Palais is a Documentary film.
- Where was Matisse: Centennial at the Grand Palais produced?
- Matisse: Centennial at the Grand Palais was produced in France.