Matisse

1. – Art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality.
6. – The arrangement of elements within a work of art.
8. – Consisting of only one color or different tones of a single hue.
10. – A visual image used to explain or decorate a text.
11. – A performer who swings from one trapeze to another in a circus act.
14. – A reflective device once used by artists to simplify and tone down colors in a scene.Canvases – Pieces of fabric prepared for painting.
16. – The master of ceremonies at a circus who directs the performance.

2. – The marks made by a brush in painting, showing the movement or style of the artist.
3. – Relating to horse riding or riders.
4. – Paper shapes cut and assembled to form an artwork, a technique used by Matisse.
5. – A collection of an artist’s works or prints.
7. – The range or selection of colors used by an artist.
9. – Museum of Modern Art, a major art museum in New York City.
12. – An artist who applies pigment to a surface such as a canvas or wall.
13. – A mythological figure who flew too close to the sun, symbolizing daring and downfall.
15. – A series of colorful cut-paper prints by Henri Matisse, created during World War II.