{"product_id":"world-according-to-henri-matisse","title":"World According to Matisse","description":"\u003cb\u003eA compact, illustrated collection of Henri Matisse's insights into art and life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In addition to being a formidable artist, Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was a prolific letter writer and regular contributor to many publications. Following in the successful format of ‘The World According to …’ series, this anthology of quotations unites Matisse’s thoughts and artworks to construct a unique view of the world, as seen through the eyes of one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Covering topics ranging from fame – ‘An artist must never be … a prisoner of success’ – to war and occupation – ‘All is well here, but we see things that are hilarious and dreadful all at once’ – art – 'All colours sing together; they have the essential force of a choir' – and work – 'When you work to please other people, you achieve nothing' – \u003ci\u003eThe World According to Matisse\u003c\/i\u003e paints a picture of a life as lively as it was rich.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beautifully designed and illustrated with works of art from throughout Matisse’s storied career, this is the perfect gift for art lovers everywhere.","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55761479139672,"sku":"9780500029312","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780500029312_85834b08-c715-44e9-a797-af24efc6cac4.jpg?v=1778008524","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/world-according-to-henri-matisse","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}