Ceremonial synagogue textiles : from Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Italian communities / Bracha Yaniv ; translated by Yohai Goel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yaniv, Bracha, author.

Series:

The Littman library of Jewish civilization (Series)

The Littman library of Jewish civilization

Standardized Title:

Maʻaśeh roḳem. English

Language:

English

Hebrew

Subjects (All):

Judaism--Liturgical objects--Europe.

Judaism.

Jewish textile fabrics--Europe.

Jewish textile fabrics.

Jewish art objects--Europe.

Jewish art objects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 472 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Liverpool : Liverpool University Press, 2019.

Language Note:

In English and Hebrew.

Summary:

National Jewish Book Awards 2019 Finalist for Visual Arts. Richly illustrated and meticulously documented, this is the first comprehensive survey of synagogue textiles to be available in English. Bracha Yaniv, a leading expert in the field of Jewish ceremonial textiles, records their evolution from ancient times to the present. The volume contains a systematic consideration of the mantle, the wrapper, the Torah scroll binder, and the Torah ark curtain and valance, and considers the cultural factors that inspired the evolution of these different items and their motifs. Fabrics, techniques, and modes of production are described in detail; the inscriptions marking the circumstances of donation are similarly subjected to close analysis. Fully annotated plates demonstrate the richness of the styles and traditions in use in different parts of the Jewish diaspora, drawing attention to regional customs. Throughout, emphasis is placed on presenting and explaining all relevant aspects of the Jewish cultural heritage. The concluding section contains transcriptions, translations, and annotations of some 180 inscriptions recording the circumstances in which items were donated, providing a valuable survey of customs of dedication. Together with the comprehensive bibliography, inventory lists, and other relevant documentation, this volume will be an invaluable reference work for the scholarly community, museum curators, and others interested in the Jewish cultural heritage.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 17 Jul 2020).

ISBN:

1-80034-332-9

1-78962-505-X