Chagall and the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater (Hardcover)

A journey into a time of astounding innovation on the stage Shortly after the Bolshevik Revolution, Soviet Jewish theaters became catalysts for modernist experimentation. Working with avant-garde playwrights, actors, and producers in a new political environment, artists such as Marc Chagall, Natan Altman, Robert Falk, and Aleksandr Tyshler combined Russian folk art with elements of Cubo-Futurism and Constructivism into a bold new style. This collaboration gave rise to extraordinary productions with highly original stage designs that redefined the concept of theater itself. From the Jewish mythical and folkloric plays produced at Habima to the daring, expressionistic Yiddish dramas presented at the Moscow State Yiddish Theater (GOSET), this beautifully illustrated book chronicles the flourishing of Soviet Jewish theater in the 1920s and 1930s. Spanning such topics as Jewish culture and history in the Soviet Union, the volume includes stunning reproductions of Chagall's celebrated theater murals; fascinating archival materials such as posters, prints, and playbills; designs for costumes and sets; and many other breathtaking works. Published in association with The Jewish Museum, New York Exhibition Schedule: The Jewish Museum, New York (November 9, 2008 - March 22, 2009) Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco (April 25 - September 7, 2009)

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2008
First published:	November 2008
Authors:	Susan Tumarkin Goodman • Zvi Gitelman • Vladislav Ivanov • Jeffrey Veidlinger • Benjamin Harshav
Dimensions:	286 x 222 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-11155-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > From 1900 > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Technical & background skills > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies
LSN:	0-300-11155-X
Barcode:	9780300111552

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