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Title:
Graphic passion : Matisse and the book arts
Author:
Bidwell, John, 1949- author.
Added Author:
Matisse, Henri, 1869-1954, artist.

Baylson, Michael M., 1939- author.

Baylson, Frances Batzer, author.

Bevan, Sheelagh, author.

Fisher, Jay McKean, 1949- author.

Bailey, Colin B., writer of foreword.
Series:
The Penn State series in the history of the book

Penn State series in the history of the book.
Publication Date:
2015
Publication Information:
University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press ; New York, New York : The Morgan Library & Museum, [2015]

©2015
Physical Description:
ix, 250 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), facsimiles, portraits ; 29 cm.
ISBN:
9780271071114
Abstract:
"Recounts the publication history of nearly fifty books illustrated by Henri Matisse, including Lettres portugaises, Mallarmé's Poésies, and Matisse's own Jazz. Explores his illustration methods, typographic precepts, literary sensibilities, and opinions about the role of the artist in the publication process"-- Provided by publisher.
General Note:
"Exhibition at the Morgan Library & Museum, New York, 30 October 2015 - 18 January 2016"--Title page verso.

Foreword by Colin B. Bailey.
Personal Subject:
Matisse, Henri, 1869-1954-Exhibitions.

Matisse, Henri, 1869-1954-Criticism and interpretation.
Subject Term:
Illustration of books -- France -- 20th century -- Exhibitions.

Illustrated books -- France -- History -- 20th century -- Exhibitions.

Artists' illustrated books -- France -- History -- 20th century -- Exhibitions.
Language:
English
Added Corporate Author:
Pierpont Morgan Library, host contribution.
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