Henri Matisse Word Search
This Henri Matisse word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: MATISSE, FAUVISM, CUTOUTS, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, DANCE, NATURE, STILLLIFE, PORTRAIT, ODALISQUE, COLLAGE, COLOR.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Henri Matisse word list, defined
- FAUVISM /ˈfaʊvɪzəm/ · noun
- A style of painting developed in France in the early twentieth century, characterized by bold, non-naturalistic use of vivid color and vigorous brushwork, associated chiefly with Matisse and Derain. Related: expressionism.
- CUTOUTS /ˈkʌtaʊts/ · noun (plural)
- Cutouts are shapes or figures cut from a material such as paper, card, or fabric, or objects or people removed from a picture or scene. The term also refers to an electrical or mechanical device that automatically interrupts a current or stops a machine. Related: silhouettes, shapes, figures, templates.
- PAINTING /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ · noun & verb
- As a noun, painting means a picture made by applying paint to a surface, or the activity and art of making such pictures. It can also refer to a layer or coat of paint. As a verb, it means to apply paint to a surface or to create a picture in this way. Related: picture, artwork, canvas, portrait.
- SCULPTURE /ˈskʌlptʃər/ · noun
- A sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art made by carving, modeling, casting, or otherwise shaping a material. By extension, “sculpture” refers to the art or practice of creating such works. Related: statue, carving, model, effigy.
- DANCE /dæns/ (US); /dɑːns/ (UK) · verb and noun
- To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps, either alone or with a partner; as a noun, it refers to such an activity or a specific social event at which people dance. Related: waltz, prance, twirl, sway.
- NATURE /ˈneɪtʃər/ · noun
- The natural world, including its landscapes, plants, animals, and physical processes. By extension, it refers to a person’s or thing’s inherent character, qualities, or essential nature. Related: character, essence, disposition, scope.
- PORTRAIT /ˈpɔːrtər/ (British); /ˈpɔːrtrɪt/ (American) · noun
- A picture, painting, photograph, or other representation of a person, especially one showing the face in detail. The word can also mean a detailed description or representation of someone’s character, appearance, or life. Related: likeness, image, picture, representation.
- ODALISQUE /ˈoʊdəlɪsk/ · noun
- A female slave or concubine in an Ottoman or other Muslim harem, especially one associated with a ruler. Related: concubine, harem slave, harem woman, houri.
- COLLAGE /kəˈlɑːʒ/ (British); /kəˈlɑːʒ/ (US, also /koʊ-/) · noun
- A work of art made by gluing pieces of paper, photographs, fabric, or other materials onto a flat surface; more generally, an assemblage or mixture of disparate elements. Related: montage, assemblage, mosaic, patchwork.
- COLOR /ˈkʌlər/ · noun
- The property of an object or light that produces different sensations in the eye depending on the wavelengths reflected or emitted, such as red, blue, or green. More broadly, it refers to pigments, dyes, or paints used to produce such effects. Related: hue, shade, tint, tone.
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