Matisse at war

Abstract

"[This book] explores the transformative impact of World War II on Henri Matisse, one of the most revolutionary artists of the 20th century, and ... the passionate roles of his family in the French resistance"--Flap page 1 of dust jacket.

Contents

Prologue: Man out of time -- La famille -- The luminosity of days -- Lydia -- The piano lesson -- Flanking maneuvers -- Flight from Paris -- Scoundrels and martyrs -- Brush with death -- Paris under the Swastika -- Zone nono -- Escape to New York -- Themes and variations -- A measure of sovereignty -- The war within -- Falling to Earth -- The hunting ground -- The stuff of warriors -- Wound my heart -- The wolf -- La Libération! -- The miracle of Marguerite -- Only for the light -- The language of dreams.