Artspeaking topic
How does Henri Matisse's 'Dance' capture the essence of movement and joy with simplified forms and pure color?
— Henri Matisse, 'Dance' (1910)
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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