Date of Award
December 2013
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Art History
First Advisor
Kenneth P. Bendiner
Second Advisor
Rachel N. Baum
Keywords
Dead Souls, Fables of La Fontaine, Marc Chagall, Story of the Exodus
Abstract
This exhibition catalog presents a selection of illustrated book suites by Marc Chagall, a twentieth-century European artist. In presenting the print suites Dead Souls, The Fables of La Fontaine, and The Story of the Exodus, this exhibition highlights the subject of morality as defined by the images and experiences of Marc Chagall. The three texts comment overtly on morality in various ways, and Chagall's attitude regarding the morality depicted in these texts displays both personal and historical experiences. The themes and iconography chosen by Chagall for each illustrated book also reflect the experiences of his life. Chagall's intention in depicting each text was to show the moral stature of each character, and not to dictate morality or correct immoral behavior. In the end, it was not "moral" versus "immoral" that Chagall was interested in depicting, but the essentials of the human experience.
Recommended Citation
Sacotte, Cassie Ann, "The Morals of Marc Chagall" (2013). Theses and Dissertations. 306.
https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/306