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Chagall

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Cha·gall  (sh-gäl, -gl, shä-), Marc 1887-1985.
Russian-born artist noted for his dreamlike, fanciful imagery and brilliantly colored canvases. Among his works are two huge murals designed for the New York City Metropolitan Opera House (1966).
Chagall (French) [ʃagal]
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(Biographies / Chagall, Marc (1887-1985) M, Frenchnational of birth: Russian, ARTS AND CRAFTS: painter, ARTS AND CRAFTS: illustrator) Marc (mark). 1887-1985, French painter and illustrator, born in Russia, noted for his richly coloured pictures of men, animals, and objects in fantastic combinations and often suspended in space: his work includes 12 stained glass windows for a synagogue in Jerusalem (1961) and the decorations for the ceiling of the Paris Opera House (1964)
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Noun1.ChagallChagall - French painter (born in Russia) noted for his imagery and brilliant colors (1887-1985)
Marc Chagall


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After a cocktail party where guests mingled and browsed over the auction items -- which included donated jewelry and artwork by Dali, Picasso, Chagall and Miro -- the evening literally kicked off with a rousing performance by the Debbie Allen Dance Company, followed by a heartfelt video presentation by Downey.
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Like Marc Chagall, she simplifies and exaggerates figures to convey character; she also uses architectural references to evoke time and place.
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