The Fauvist movement was a radical extension 
 of pointillism and impressionism. The movement was led by Henri Matisse. The Fauves emphasized  bright colors, hearty brushstrokes and simplified forms. The subject matter of the Fauve painters is generally predictable. They favored seascapes, the French countryside, portraits,  nudes, and domestic interiors. The Fauve palette is what set them apart. They used paint directly from the tube and never mixed their colors. They favored deep reds, oranges, and bright greens.  The Fauve colors seemed intense and garish, even offensive to some. This new style of paintings was a reflection of the transformation that was taking place in Europe, the change from the restrictive Victorian age to a more enlightened, tolerant society