Marc Chagall

Chagall is a prominent 20th century artist that inspired and influenced much of modern art. He stayed close to his Jewish roots and Picasso declared that after Matisse and Chagall pass, there wouldn't be an artist who knows color as well. I can see that especially in the painting of the blue house.

His paintings are characterized with quirky motifs, especially the ghostly floating forms. He had a clear longing for his home, after living in France, Germany, and the US, and one can suppose that had an impact in the information communicated through his art.

There is melody and a certain kind of dreamy happiness in his work. Even in expressing dramatic scenes, there is still a folky sort of calming, happy feeling.

Beautiful stuff. Another good one to understand better.