Modern art by Jews was neither a rebellion nor a revolution: A comparison study of artist Marc Chagall and Reuven Rubin

Modern art by Jews was neither defiant nor rebellious. Instead, I believe that modern art for European Jewish artists was a natural outgrowth of strong oral and written Jewish traditions that encourage self-exploration and personal spirituality and provide for individual and collective survival. Therefore, that an unprecedented trend of influential modern Jewish artists and other central figures contributed to the avant-garde is unsurprising.;Looking at modem art by Jews from this time would be remiss without considering Marc Chagall and Reuven Rubin. Much of Chagall's art pays homage to his Jewish roots and his connection to them. In contrast, Rubin's art represents the new contemporary Jewish culture---one that is deeply connected to the land of Israel. Comparing their experiences and philosophies and how they are depicted in their art can help give us a deeper appreciation of the contributions made by Jewish artists to modern art.