Chagall

In this lively and comprehensive book, Monica Bohm-Duchen examines Marc Chagall`s prodigious output not only in painting but also in book illustration, theatre design, stained glass and poetry. She follows Chagall from his Russian Jewish childhood, through his encounter with the Parisian avant-garde and his activities in revolutionary Russia, to his later years in America and the South of France. This is the 1st survey to take full advantage of new material available to the West since glasnost.The Art and Ideas series offers introductory books on all aspects of the history of art. Each book is written by an outstanding expert in the field, in an accessible and lively style. Completely up-to-date and comprehensive, these books are essential reading for students and rewarding for anyone curious about art. Books in the Art and Ideas series contain c.150-200 full colour and 50 black and white illustrations, more than any comparable series. They are enjoyable to read with fully integrated text and illustrations throughout, are authoritative and stimulatingly written by the leading experts in their fields. They include special features such as glossaries, biographies and comparative chronologies. The series is part of a comprehensive publishing programme to produce the definitive overview of world art at excellent value.`Immediately becomes the most useful introduction to Chagall.` (Independent on Sunday) `Highly informative. This book is the most even-handed to date in dealing with the later work.` (Burlington Magazine) `Solid, expansive, eminently readable, and suitably provocative.` (Art Review) `A lively, witty text.` (Jewish Chronicle)