Chagall

A unique world full of pathos, poetry, humour and enchantment

Marc Chagall, who died in 1985 at the age of 97, was without doubt one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. In his paintings he created a unique world full of pathos, poetry, humour and enchantment, drawing on vivid memories of Vitebsk, his birthplace and childhood home in today`s republic of Belarus. He was clearly influenced by Byzantine and Russian icon painting and folk art, but wished his own mythologigal floating figures and symbolism to be interpreted freely.

The poetry and biblical inspiration of his paintings have always appealed to a broad public, and his works are collected, exhibited and admired all over the world. Chagall`s enormous œuvre, spanning seven decades, apart from paintings, gouaches, water-colours and graphic works includes stained-glass windows, ceramics, mosaics, tapestries and sculptures.

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TASCHEN portfolios feature high quality prints that beg to be framed. Tucked in each portfolio are 14 large-format reproductions, each with a brief description. Guaranteed to brighten any day, they also make great gifts for art lovers!

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Chagall

Softcover, 28.4 x 36.5 cm (11.2 x 14.4 in.), 32 pages, $ 14.99

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marc shagall was a very good artist who was and is loved by today and was thought to be the best artist in the 20th century
chantelle, United Kingdom

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