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Chagall

Chagall

Prestel Publishing

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Containing 100 pieces spanning Chagall's career, this spectacular catalog highlights the artist's exploration of timeless and universal themes in life.

Through a combination of cultural influences and personal creativity, Chagall's vast collection of artwork is a testament to his strong ties to tradition and limitless potential for expression. This in-depth study delves into the key elements of Chagall's unique style and how it evolved over the course of his 80-year career, including his response to emerging artistic movements such as cubism, fauvism, and surrealism.

Chagall's work delves into universal concepts such as love, Jewish tradition, and spirituality, all through a unique blend of memory and nostalgia. His use of symbols creates a fantastical world, rooted in the seemingly illogical yet strangely rational.

Gain insight into Chagall's storytelling abilities and his masterful use of color, line, and symbolism as a narrative artist.

Product Details

  • Product Type: Exhibition Catalog
  • 224 pages, with 150 illustrations
  • Published in 2025
  • Shipping Dimensions: 11.6 × 10.0 × 1.1 inches  (29.5 × 25.4 × 2.8 cm)
  • Shipping Weight: 3.5 lb (56.0 oz; 1588 g)
  • SKU: SKU: SKU010014053
  • ISBN: 9783791377629

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Marc Chagall

About the Artist

Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall was a celebrated artist born on July 7, 1887, in Vitebsk, Belarus. His art, known for its vivid colors and dreamlike scenes, was influenced by his Jewish heritage.

Chagall's artistic journey began in his childhood, with his family's support. He moved to St. Petersburg in 1907 to study art formally. In 1910, he relocated to Paris, where he befriended famous artists like Picasso and developed a unique style blending Cubism and Surrealism.

World War I brought him back to Russia, where he married Bella Rosenfeld. The war and the Russian Revolution inspired his work. Chagall believed art was a universal language, connecting people through emotions and memories.

Returning to Paris in the 1920s, Chagall's career flourished. He created iconic stained glass windows for notable locations. Chagall's art, celebrating love and the human spirit, is displayed in museums worldwide, inspiring artists and art enthusiasts. He passed away on March 28, 1985, but his legacy endures, reminding us that art knows no boundaries and can unite people across time and place.

Marc Chagall in the Chrysler Museum

About the Editor

Gisela Kirpicsenko

Gisela Kirpicsenko is curator at the Albertina Museum, Vienna.

About the Editor

Susanne Meyer-Büser

Susanne Meyer-Büser is curator at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf.

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