"This book analyzes the origins of Fauvism, illustrates the movement at its peak, and describes the personalities of the different artists identified with it." -- publisher's statement. Artists include Henri Matisse, Maurice de Vlaminck, André Derain, Albert Marquet, Charles Camoin, Henri Manguin, Maurice Marinot, Jean Puy, Louis Valtat, Raoul Dufy, Emile-Othon Friesz, Georges Braque and Kees van Dongen. Includes biographies, select general bibliography, list of plates and index.