The name of the 'Les Fauves' movement translates to "The Wild Beasts" in English. The term was coined to describe a group of early 20th-century artists who challenged traditional artistic conventions by employing bold, vibrant colors and expressive brushwork in their paintings. Led by artists like Henri Matisse and André Derain, the Fauvists believed in the emotional and instinctual power of color, often using it in a non-naturalistic manner to evoke intense feelings and convey their subjective experiences of the world. The movement, characterized by its bold use of color and simplified forms, had a significant impact on the development of modern art.