The term "Fauves" refers to a group of early 20th-century artists known for their bold use of color and expressive brushwork. The name, which means "wild beasts" in French, was coined during the 1905 Salon d'Automne in Paris, where their vibrant paintings shocked traditional art critics. Key figures in this movement include Henri Matisse and André Derain. Fauvism emphasized painterly qualities and strong color over the representational or realistic values retained by Impressionism. The movement was short-lived, lasting only a few years, but it significantly influenced modern art, paving the way for later styles such as Expressionism and Abstract art.