Chagall

Marc Chagall's paintings were a tapestry of dreams, tales, and traditions, characterized by loose brushwork, deep colors, and a repertoire of recurring tropes. They wove together his Jewish roots with his present encounters in Paris, marking faith with gestures of love and symbols of hope with testimonies of trauma. This artist introduction explores the many versions of Chagall's rich vocabulary, from visions of his native Vitebsk to images of the Eiffel Tower.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 21 August 2020
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Marc Chagall, a visionary artist who graced the world with his creativity from 1887 to 1985, saw painting as a captivating tapestry woven from the depths of dreams, tales, and traditions. His distinctive visual language, often hailed as one of the earliest expressions of psychic experience, carved a unique niche in the early 20th century. Chagall's canvases are a testament to his artistic prowess, characterized by loose brushwork, vibrant colors, a particular affinity for blue, and a repertoire of recurring motifs that include musicians, roosters, rooftops, flowers, and floating lovers. Despite their ethereal allure, his compositions were often rich and complex, intertwining a tapestry of colors, forms, and his Jewish roots with his experiences in Paris, where he merged faith, love, and hope with the shadows of trauma. This captivating artist introduction delves into the diverse iterations of Chagall's rich vocabulary, exploring the many facets of his artistic journey. From visions of his native Vitebsk in modern-day Belarus to images of the iconic Eiffel Tower, we delve into the unique aesthetic that defined one of the most readily identifiable modern masters and one of the most influential Jewish artists of all time.

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 262 x 214 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836527835