Which French artist was a leader of the Fauvist movement, known for his expressive use of color in works like 'The Joy of Life'?
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Henri Matisse
Fauvism (from 'les fauves' or 'the wild beasts') used bold, non-naturalistic colors. In his later years, Matisse famously used cut-out paper to create art after becoming wheelchair-bound.
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