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A rich celebration of Passover, featuring centuriesof extraordinary art and artifacts. Gathered from across the centuries and around theworld, this collection of Passover art and objects is atonce a breathtaking visual treasury and a fascinatingchronicle of Jewish life from the Middle Ages to thepresent day. Illustrated with dozens of stunning artifacts representing hundreds of years of this specialobservance, "The Art of Passover "resonates with thejoyful spirit of the holiday and the devotion of thosewho celebrate it. Featured are illustrations from some of the most beautifulHaggadahs ever crafted, from the German Birds Head Haggadah and the Spanish Golden Haggadah ofthe fourteenth century to those illustrated by modernartists such as painter Ben Shahn. A seder plate used inthe concentration camp at Terezin is a movingreminder of the darkest period in Jewish history. Rabbi Stephen O. Parnes offers insightful explanationsof the religious, biblical, and historical symbolsfound in the pieces. Entertaining and informativecommentaries by Bonni-Dara Michaels and Gabriel M. Goldstein examine the works from an artisticperspective, complementing the illustrations andenhancing our appreciation and understanding ofthis very special holiday."

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Book category Books in English The arts History of art / art & design styles Art styles not defined by date

• Full title: Art of Passover
• Author: Stephen O Parnes
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 120
• EAN: 9780789331182
• ISBN: 0789331187
• ID: 09513551
• Publisher: Universe Publishing
• Weight: 1082 g
• Dimensions: 307 × 241 × 20 mm
• Date of publishing: 16. February 2016

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