Jewish Texts on the Visual Arts
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1107403669
ISBN-13
9781107403666
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 27th, 2011
Print length
258 Pages
Weight
390 grams
Dimensions
15.20 x 22.80 x 2.00 cms
Product Classification:
Theory of artArt of indigenous peoplesHistory of art
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Jewish Texts on the Visual Arts includes fifty-one translated texts dating from the biblical period to the twentieth century. Through the introduction and essays that accompany each text, Vivian Mann articulates the importance and relevance of these sources to our understanding of art history.
Jewish texts are a hidden treasure of information on Jewish art and artists, the patronage and use of art, and the art created by non-Jews. Most of these texts are written in Hebrew and Aramaic. Those scholars able to read them often do not understand their art-historical importance, while many art historians who would understand the references to art are hindered by language barriers. Jewish Texts on the Visual Arts includes fifty translated texts dating from the bibilical period to the twentieth century. They touch on issues such as iconoclasm, the art of the 'Other', artists and their practices, synagogue architecture, Jewish ceremonial art, and collecting. Through the introduction and essays that accompany each text, Vivian Mann articulates the importance and relevance of these sources to our understanding of art history.
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