In Montmartre. Picasso, Matisse and Modernism in Paris 1900 - 1910
By Sue Roe
ISBN 978-1-905-49086-8
Some time ago, I went to see a big Matisse exhibition up at the Tate Modern in London, of his cut-outs. Brilliant exhibition albeit ridiculously busy and popular! In the gift shop, I found and bought this book, written by fellow Brightonian Sue Roe, which details the intertwining early careers of Matisse and Picasso in the first ten years of the 20th century. This details the end of the Impressionist age to the early beginnings of the golden jazz age post war years and ultimate end of the Montmartre artistic commune, with the Matisse and Picasso "camps" being split between Gertrude and Leo Stein.
This is a wonderfully written and researched book that brings to life one of my favourite areas of Paris - almost a "join the dots" on a Paris street map!! If you're familiar with Montmartre, impressionism, post impressionism or just plain interested in learning a little more, this is an excellent read to pick up....... and more than once, as well!
Some time ago, I went to see a big Matisse exhibition up at the Tate Modern in London, of his cut-outs. Brilliant exhibition albeit ridiculously busy and popular! In the gift shop, I found and bought this book, written by fellow Brightonian Sue Roe, which details the intertwining early careers of Matisse and Picasso in the first ten years of the 20th century. This details the end of the Impressionist age to the early beginnings of the golden jazz age post war years and ultimate end of the Montmartre artistic commune, with the Matisse and Picasso "camps" being split between Gertrude and Leo Stein.
This is a wonderfully written and researched book that brings to life one of my favourite areas of Paris - almost a "join the dots" on a Paris street map!! If you're familiar with Montmartre, impressionism, post impressionism or just plain interested in learning a little more, this is an excellent read to pick up....... and more than once, as well!
Okaayyyy... if ever I see it, I won't turn up my nose with a sniff but will give it a go!
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