Marc Chagall (Moishe Shagal) (1887-1985). Born in Belarus, but living in France and the USA. Shagal in Yiddish dialect variant of the surname Segal. His name is associated with various artistic directions ( cubism, fauvism Paris School). Chagall paintings often reflect his childhood in Vitebsk, full of colors - the artist looks at the world as if through stained glass. It is used frequently recurring motifs poloskrytými meanings: Rooster (fertility), cow (life milk), tree (symbol of life), violinist (a reference to his birthplace), crucifix, circus (harmony between man and animals), Eifel Tower (Freedom) , etc.