This ten-page research paper discusses the influences of Henri Matisse during the period 1900-1910. Matisse was the founder and of course, leader of Fauvism which itself was influenced by names like Van Gogh and Cezanne. Although the movement did not last long, Matisse developed his own unique style that is still remembered as one that had to do primarily with bright colors. 10 pgs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.