Tag Archives: Matisse

The French Door

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Art for Housewives

Although they’re called “French” doors, they actually orginated in Greece and Italy. But in the 17th cen, France, inspirted by their victories in the Italian wars, appropriated them as their own. The glass permits light to travel so they are … Continue reading →

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Inspiration or Appropriation?

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Art for Housewives

Paris Day 4 In the past few months I’ve come across various articles where known fashion designers have been accused of “cultural appropriation”.  Below are a few examples: Shetland Islanders, known for their Nordic style fishermen’s sweaters,  claim that Chanel … Continue reading →

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Matisse, Haiku and Muy Marcottage Etsy

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Art for Housewives

Matisse sat in a boat and drew swans. He drew every detail of their forms just to carve them down into contour lines. That’s what I want to do– to get to the second swan. I sometimes overdose myself with … Continue reading →

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