who was matisse? Matisse was a man that strive for greatness. He was brought up in the art business and learning the ropes of things. He was a strannge person in his own way but his art reflected on his emtions. He went to law school in paris in the late 1800's. Paris is also were he went back to study art from other artists.
This was a friendship/good rivalry between these two. They both were very great artists in their own similar way and unique style. Picasso very aggressive with his art and had powerful meaning. Matisse is very laid back and clear positive thinking towards his art like a good cool laid afternoon for example.