Marc Chagall: The Lost Jewish World

by Benjamin Harshav

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"Marc Chagall is one of the most popular artists of the 20[superscript th] century, famous for his poetic, surreal images that represent a topsy-turvy world, combining fantasy and spirituality with a modernist style. This new book offers insight into Chagall's Jewish roots and offers succinct interpretations of his major paintings, from his early masterpieces made in Russia and in Paris to his Yiddish art theater paintings. The book acts as a guide to the iconography of Chagall's best-loved works."--Jacket.… (more)

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You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy and learn from this. It teachws you how to understand the language of color and imagery with which a painter seeks to communicate. This will enrich your ability your ability really to enjoy art (

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Benjamin Harshav	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Chagall, Marc	—	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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"Marc Chagall is one of the most popular artists of the 20[superscript th] century, famous for his poetic, surreal images that represent a topsy-turvy world, combining fantasy and spirituality with a modernist style. This new book offers insight into Chagall's Jewish roots and offers succinct interpretations of his major paintings, from his early masterpieces made in Russia and in Paris to his Yiddish art theater paintings. The book acts as a guide to the iconography of Chagall's best-loved works."--Jacket.

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