Publisher's Synopsis
French artist Henri Matisse gradually turned away from traditional drawing and painting to adopt a radical but simple approach to art. His artworks turned to large, bold forms in bright contrasting colours. Today his vivid creations are among the best loved works in the history of art. This title, a snail's search for the right colour for its shell, helps us understand how Matisse refined his technique and how the selection of particular colours and shapes was the key to his art.
