Henri Matisse

When Henri Matisse was young, he got very sick. Read the information below and write about how the effect of his illness led him to become an artist.

Young Henri Matisse - was training to be a lawyer - got appendicitis, had to stay home - given art supplies from mother to pass time - left law school to become a painter

Old Henri Matisse - was a successful painter - got arthritis, couldn’t paint - used scissors to cut out shapes - made collages

When Henri Matisse was old, he had arthritis. Read the information below and write about the effect of his arthritis.