Matisse: a Sort of Paradise

Documents the achievements of Henri Matisse, one of the great colorists, culminating in the vast cut paper dance compositions in his last years. Studies pictures from the beginning of his career, and follows the spontaneous flowering of color., Recording pictures gathered from all over the world for the 1968 London Exhibition, this film is a lyrical trip through the works of Matisse. Uses commentary drawn from the artist's own words and the music of Erik Satie to present an intimate and vivid view of the achievements of one of the great colorists culminating in the vast cut-paper dance compositions of his later years.