Maurice Denis was a French painter, decorative artist, and writer who played a significant role in late 19th-century European art, associated with Les Nabis, Symbolism, and Neo-classicism. His work and theories influenced the development of Cubism, Fauvism, and abstraction. Denis also founded the Ateliers d'Art Sacré, promoting a revival of religious art.
Maurice Denis' innovative ideas and artistic contributions continue to shape the course of modern art.