Art History/Marc Chagall

Advertisement

Expert: J Heuman - 8/27/2004


Question
Were the Chagall windows in Jerusalem originally installed upside down?

Answer
Greetings Steve!

To the best of my knowledge -- based on my visit to the Hasassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem, research over many years, and a visit to the Chagall Museum in Cimiez, France (just north of Nice) -- I've heard no such rumor.

The windows have round tops and square bottoms.  And the openings in which they fit have similar round tops and squared bottoms.  (For pictures, visit www.hadassah.org.il and type "Chagall" in the upper right.)

I fail to see how they could have been installed upside-down.

Best wishes, sincerely,

J Heuman

Art History

All Answers

Ask Experts

Volunteer

J Heuman

Expertise

Questions pertaining to: [1] art and art history in the Western tradition (especially American modern adn contemporary art); [2] the art historical profession (history and methodology); and, [3]museological practice. If I cannot answer your question, I will do my best to point you to suitable resources. [I cannot deal with questions about mass-produced prints/posters or monetary appraisal/valuation.]

Experience

Following graduate studies, I have remained active in research, writing and public presentation at academic conferences and as Education Curator at a university art museum specializing in 20th-century American art.

Education/Credentials
BA Visual Arts (Art History) and MA Art History

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.