Picasso Vs Matisse

Picasso vs Matisse Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse were known as the 20th century rivals and influenced each other in becoming greater artists because they would want to outdo one another. In addition, Pablo Picasso believed that he was superior than everyone else, except Matisse, therefore, this caused the rivalry between each other because he felt threatened by Matisse. For instance, many people viewed Matisse’s artwork, The Blue Nude, as ugly and inhumane, but had the attention of many art critics. Because of this, Picasso was eager to view Matisse’s art piece, but viewed it through competitive eyes. This was when he stated, “If he wants to make a women, let him make a women.. If he wants to make a design, let him make a design” (Picasso).

The medium of this work of art is made from oil on canvas. In addition, the art piece is figurative and the style is representational. In this art piece, Picasso used plenty of darker colors, whereas, in Matisse’s painting, “Decorative Figure on an Ornamental Background” he uses much more vibrant colors. For instance, in Matisse’s painting he uses: blue, brown, yellow, green, and white. In comparison, Picasso only uses: brown, white, and yellow. In the painting, “Decorative Figure on an Ornamental Background.” the subject matter, like Picasso’s, is also figurative and and the style is representational. Another difference both paintings have is that Picasso uses distorted lines to make a women figure, whereas, in Matisse’s painting his lines are not distorted and it is easy to notice that there is a women in the painting. In addition, in “Woman in an Armchair” there is not a background pattern and the painting seems plain, but in “Decorative Figure on an Ornamental Background,” Matisse uses patterns and different shapes to bring the painting to life and to have the women figure contrast with the background. One comparison that both paintings have in common would be that both women figures in the paintings are nude and turned to the side revealing one angle of their face. All in all, both paintings have similarities and differences, although Picasso’s painting “Woman in an Armchair” was