{"title":"Marc Chagall","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Marc Chagall collection, where you can explore the extraordinary life and artistry of one of the 20th century’s most celebrated painters. Known for his vibrant use of colour and imaginative scenes, Chagall’s work transcends traditional artistic boundaries, merging elements of fantasy and reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur selection includes the insightful memoir, \u003cem\u003eMy Life\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers a fascinating glimpse into Chagall's personal reflections. This biography provides a closer look at the events and emotions that shaped his artistic vision and offers readers an intimate understanding of his journey from a small village in Belarus to international acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you delve into these captivating narratives, you’ll uncover the depth of Chagall’s creative spirit, influenced by various cultural and historical currents of his time. Whether you're a long-time admirer of his work or new to his world, these biographies and memoirs promise to enrich your appreciation for Chagall’s unique legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-life-by-marc-chagall-9780241331415","title":"My Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarc Chagall's colourful, hilarious, dream-like autobiography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChagall was born in Witebsk in White Russia, the son of a herring merchant who lived opposite a laundress and a chimney sweep. After the Revolution, while waiting for emigration papers, he wrote his autobiography at the age of 34.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Life\u003c\/i\u003e reads like one of Chagall's paintings—emotional, fragmentary, humorous, colourful, and dream-like, soaked in nostalgia for Jewish small-town society, familiar to us from \u003ci\u003eThe Fiddler on the Roof\u003c\/i\u003e. It combines a colourist's eye for detail, an artist's passion for life, and a satirical sense of humour with a backdrop of Belle Époque Paris and revolutionary Russia. The character sketches are magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChagall produced 50 illustrations which accompany the text. The first English translation of \u003ci\u003eMy Life\u003c\/i\u003e was published in 1965 and it has been in print ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46250031186156,"sku":"9780241331415","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241331415.jpg?v=1741561029"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/marc-chagall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}