French painter, born in Le Cateau-Cambrechy, the founder and main representative of Fauvism. Together with Picasso and Duchamp, they brought great revolutions to the plastic arts in early 20th century. The use of heavy lines and bold areas of flat color is the main style of Matisse. His work exudes bright colors, traditional subjects and expressive form and composition that made him one of the most significant figures in modern art.