Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Name the type of work of art above and its artist. Which visual element of art did the artist rely on the most to create this piece ? Explain your answer.

Answer:

This work is a line drawing by Henri Matisse depicting a seated nude woman. Matisse relied most heavily on the visual element of line to create the piece. The woman's body, pose, and the surrounding forms are defined by expressive, curving outlines and loose gestural marks. Little shading or color is used, so the lines communicate the subject and movement.