The French Modern Artist term is composed of two names, Matisse (7 letters) and Leger (5 letters). Henri Matisse was a French artist known for his use of color and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. He was a leader of the Fauvism movement, which emphasized strong colors and bold contours in art. Fernand Leger was a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker who was a leader of the Cubist movement. He is best known for his paintings of mechanized human figures.