Chagall was a Belarusian painter often considered a forerunner of the surrealist movement.
Chagall a fost un pictor Bielorus adesea considerat un precursor al curentului suprarealist.
He began studying painting in 1906 and soon began assimilating elements of cubism into his expressionistic style.
El studiază pictura din 1906 şi, în curând, a început să folosească elementele din cubism în stilul sau expresionist.
Inspired by Russian folk-life, he was fond of animal and flower symbols and portrayed many biblical themes reflecting his Jewish heritage.
Inspirat din viaţa poporului rus, el a fost pasionat de simboluri animale sau vegetale şi a portretizat multe teme biblice care reflectau originea sa evreiască.
Among his works are two murals designed for the New York City Metropolitan Opera House.
Printre lucrarile sale sunt două picturi murale concepute pentru New York Metropolitan Opera House.
Question: What popular musicians have been inspired by Chagall’s work?
In 2005, musician Tori Amos recorded and released the composition “Garlands,” with lyrics inspired by a series of Chagall lithographs.
