From his experiences over fifteen years (from 1907 - 1922) in Russia, Chagall developed the original visual vocabulary that became deeply embedded in his psyche.
Although Chagall was exposed to and experimented with a number of artistic styles during this time, he always maintained the integrity of his inner vision. His strikingly modern treatment of space and color and the suspension of logic in his work were welcome contributions to both the Russian and the European avant-garde.
These early years in Russia provide the key to Chagall's long and prolific career. To understand how Chagall's work took shape during this period, we must look to Yehuda Pen, the artist who was Chagall's earliest teacher and mentor.
Although Chagall was exposed to and experimented with a number of artistic styles during this time, he always maintained the integrity of his inner vision. His strikingly modern treatment of space and color and the suspension of logic in his work were welcome contributions to both the Russian and the European avant-garde.
These early years in Russia provide the key to Chagall's long and prolific career. To understand how Chagall's work took shape during this period, we must look to Yehuda Pen, the artist who was Chagall's earliest teacher and mentor.
