The Events of 1905 in Chagall's Early Works

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Abstract

Although Chagall's art is not documentary, viewed in a historical as well as personal context, several of his paintings (e.g. "Graveyard" and "Event") reflect his reactions to both revolutionary and antisemitic events which affected the Jews in his native Vitebsk region. In addition, his attempt to gain a military deferment reflects the Jewish perception of the Russian army as antisemitic.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)33-57
Number of pages25
JournalJews in Russia and Eastern Europe
Volume2 [53]
Issue number2
StatePublished - 2004

RAMBI Publications

  • RAMBI Publications
  • Chagall, Marc -- 1887-1985
  • Jews -- Russia -- History -- 1800-2000

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