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“It feels how love should be: Floating through a dark blue sky . . .” says Anna Scott.
“With a violin playing goat,” adds William Thacker.
“Well, yes,” explains Anna, “happiness is not happiness without a violin playing goat.”
Marc Chagall’s work seems to evoke that same type of response described from its admirers no matter the subject matter. His dreamlike scenes have a fantastical flair mixed with striking realism. Chagall, born to a Jewish family, July 7, 1887 in Russia, lived quite an extensively career filled life. Living to be nearly one hundred years of age, he witnessed the dawning of a new century, as well as, the art world’s evolution around him. Though 1973’s the cathedrals of the Rheims was the last publicity stint during his lifetime, his work still lives on currently in museums and galleries worldwide. His inspirations were primarily gathered from cubism and Russian expressionism. His inventive diversity, uses of color and subject choices particularly strike students and admirers alike. Though the majority of his work focused around various recollections, he also created many works of Biblical themes and other folklore. Marc Chagall’s career led him from Russia to Paris to New York to Chicago, then back to Russia and, ultimately, back to France. In the midst of all these career innovations, challenges and travels he met his future wife, Bella Rosenfeld. They married in 1915 and lived in Saint Petersburg until 1923, when they returned to Paris together. I strongly suggest viewing images of Chagall’s works at the following sites: Reviewers can write volumes about this man’s talents, but they will not do them justice. I have made my decision about his work, now it is up to you to make yours. *****CHALLENGE: What is the title of the Chagall print Anna and William were discussing in the film, Notting Hill? Please leave your guesses, answers and supporting links (if available) in the discussion area. Can you meet the challenge? Go To Page: 1
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