“If I create from the HEART,

Nearly everything works; If from the head, almost nothing.”

-Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall1887-1985

Jewish, Russian born, French painter

I and the Village, 1911 oil on canvas

What is the focus of the picture? Where is the cow looking?How is the green man feeling?

The Violinist, 1912-1913This is a picture of Chagall’s uncle playing his violin from the roof tops.

Music took Chagall above the angels and up to heaven. The figure with three heads is Chagall, toddler, youngster, and adult, to show how he enjoyed

his musical uncle as he matured. What else do you see in this painting?

“The Blue House” 1917

The Birthday, 1918This is Chagall’s birthday memory. He floats into the home of his bride Bella. She greets him with a bouquet of flowers and a kiss. What other things do you see in the picture?

The Promenade, 1918Painted while living in Russia during WWI.Observe the painting technique or approach.

The Newlyweds at the Eiffel Tower1938-39

What are some of the layered, dream-like images?

Vase of Flowers, 1940’s

Song of Songs, 1960’sMarc Chagall Museum, Nice, France

Ceiling of the Opera House in Paris

Chagall = Love