Published in conjunction with the exhibition beginning at the Museum of Modern Art in February 2003, this volume presents 34 groups of works in which six curators explore the artistic interactions between Matisse and Picasso who, throughout their careers considered each other their only true equals despite their rivalry. The introduction illuminates how the work of each artist both inspired and provoked the other. Also included is an extensive chronology based on current archival research. Contains 182 color illustrations. Oversize: 10x12.5<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)