Chagall - Masters of Art Author:Werner Haftmann Publisher's Note — Chagall widened the intellectual scope of painting, making fantasy images just as important as visible reality, and giving even natural objects legendary and mythical associations. — The art of Marc Chagall (1887-1985) transforms the visible world, emotions, dreams, and memory into unforgettable pictorial poetry. — Art historian ... more »Werner Haftmann, a close friend of the artist, provides plate commentaries and an illustrated essay on the artist's life and work.« less