fauvism
Fauvism was started by a group of modern artists known as les Fauves which mean wild beasts. This style started in the 1900's. The movement itself only lasted from 1904-1908. Importanrt people of the movement were Henri Matisse and André Derain. Fauvism was basically the opposite of impressionism when it comes to colors and values. Some popular artists were Andre Derian and Kees van Dongen. (Art History: Fauvism: (1898 - 1908))
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