chagall, marc

Intersperses details about the life of Russian artist Marc Chagall with illustrations and analyses of his paintings.

Examines the life and work of the painter whose Russian Jewish background did not prevent him from making an international search for his own ways of expression.

A brief biography of this twentieth-century artist and an explanation of his philosophy of art are followed by analyses of twelve of his paintings. Includes color reproductions of the paintings.

An illustrated account of Chagall's life with images in all of his diverse styles and media.

Reproductions and text present critical commentary on the artist and his work.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the life and career of Russian-born artist Marc Chagall, discussing his participation in the art community of Paris in the early twentieth century, his marriages and children, and his work in Germany, France, Russia, and the United States.