Briefly discusses the artistic and social climate of Paris during the 1920's and describes the experiences of the many American artists, writers, and musicians who chose to live and work there.
Details the Impressionist "revolution" by which such artists as Renoir, Monet, and Pissarro protested the materialistic emphasis of nineteenth-century French society.
Examines the life and art of American sculptor Alexander Calder, discussing his family, childhood, education, and early work experiences, and looking at his career as an artist. Includes over sixty illustrations.
A study of twentieth-century artist Marc Chagall, discussing the two major influences on his life and work, including his origins as a Jew born in a small Russian town, and his experiences in Paris where he moved in 1910. Includes over sixty illustrations.
Explains the Jewish holiday of Hannukkah, which commemorates the heroic deeds of the Maccabees and their battles to preserve the religion, customs, and individuality of the Jews, culminating with the rededication of the temple at Jerusalem.
