Chagall and the Bible

From his earliest years in Vitebsk, Belarus, until his later life in St. Paul de Vence, France, Marc Chagall was always fascinated by the Bible. This lecture covers Chagall’s twelve major works, which are based on stories from Genesis and Exodus, as well as the five Song of Songs paintings, all inspired by his second wife, Vava Chagall. The lecture also includes slides of the stained glass windows of the Creation of the Earth, the Chagall harpsichord, the love story of Rebecca and Isaac, the mosaic of The Prophet Elijah, and The Job Tapestry. It is through the integration of art, music, and the Bible that Chagall believed there would be world peace. Vivian R. Jacobson also includes relevant readings from the Old Testament relevant to the 19 major works in this program.