SKU: 92850076081

Matisse: The Books

Sale price$61.96 Regular price$68.85
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $17.21 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 25 - Jul 30

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Matisse: The BooksThe livre d'artiste, or "artist's book," is among the most prized in rare book collections. Henri Matisse (1869 1954) was one of the greatest artists to work in this genre, and he created his most important during a period of intense personal and physical suffering. Brimming with powerful themes and imagery, these works are crucial to understanding Matisse's oeuvre. With deftness and sensitivity, Louise Rogers Lalaurie reintroduces us to Matisse by

The livre d'artiste, or "artist's book," is among the most prized in rare book collections. Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the greatest artists to work in this genre, and he created his most important during a period of intense personal and physical suffering. Brimming with powerful themes and imagery, these works are crucial to understanding Matisse's oeuvre.

With deftness and sensitivity, Louise Rogers Lalaurie reintroduces us to Matisse by considering how in each volume, Matisse constructed an intriguing dialogue between word and image. Examining this page-by-page interplay, translating key sequences, and discussing the books' distinct themes and production histories, Lalaurie offers the thoughtful analysis these works deserve. Together Matisse's artist books reveal his deep engagement with questions of beauty and truth; his faith; his perspectives on aging, loss, and inspiration; and his relationship to his critics, the French art establishment, and the women in his life. In addition, Lalaurie illuminates Matisse's often misunderstood political affinities--though Matisse was vilified in his time for choosing to live in the collaborationist Vichy zone, his wartime books reveal a body of work that stands as a deeply personal statement of resistance.

Lavishly illustrated, Matisse: The Books showcases a rich group of underappreciated works and brings unprecedented clarity to a controversial period in the artist's life.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 10/09/2020
ISBN: 9780226750545
Pages: 320
Weight: 5.15lbs
Size: 12.60h x 10.60w x 1.40d
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 92850076081

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.3 ★★★★★
Based on 9 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
D
Verified Purchase
Daniel Lucarell
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Most comfortable shoes, right out of the box!
Size: 8.5, Color: Cognac Napa Leather
Oh my! So, my ordering of shoes online has been hit or miss - 1/2 size too big or too small; too wide or not wide enough. Enter these Marc Joseph shoes… such a game changer. They fit like a glove, exceptionally comfortable, and easy to slip in and out of. I like them so much that I am shopping for another pair. So far, the size, quality, fit, feel, look, and comfort make this pair my dedicated first pick. Btw, I have been wearing them for six hours and they are still very comfortable! I highly recommend these shoes.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2025
H
Verified Purchase
Heydi Ortega
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
Me gustaron
Size: 9.5 Wide, Color: Black
Llego exactamente la talla que pedí, son como se ven en la foto!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2026
M
Verified Purchase
Michael
Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
Comfortable dress shoe.
Size: 7, Color: Brown Napa Leather
Finally a comfortable dress shoe. It's both comfortable to walk in and looks and wears like a more traditional dress shoes for the office.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026
C
Verified Purchase
Christopher
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 5
Slip-on ready and great quality
Size: 9, Color: Black
These shoes were stuff for the first half hour but then feel great. Well worth the chance and money. Great quality and slip-on easy
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2026
D
Verified Purchase
Derek Preston
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Great buy
Size: 11, Color: Tan
Great fit comfortable look good
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2026

recommand products