The definitive work on papercuts, a long-overlooked aspect of Jewish folk art.
| ||||||||||||
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
The Shadurs, an Israeli husband-and-wife research team, have updated their 1994 Jewish Papercuts: A History and Guide with studies of additional examples that have since come to light in Eastern Europe. Focusing on the "classic" period from the late 18th century to the mid-20th century, the book offers expanded chapters that detail their insights into many different aspects of this devotional art form: for example, they make comparisons with non-Jewish papercutting traditions, explain the symbols and motifs, delineate differences between Ashkenazic and Sephardic examples throughout the Diaspora, and offer reproductions on the Judaica market. The Shadurs devote a tribute section to the pioneering scholar in the field, Giza Frankel (1895-1984), whose main work, The Art of the Jewish Papercut, was translated from Polish into English in 1996. Gentiles as well as Jews will be intrigued to learn how ordinary people, using simple penknives, translated traditional religious imagery from sources like synagogue murals and Torah shrines into devotional objects for specific ritual purposes in their homes. This, the essential text on the subject, is recommended for folk art and religion sections of all public libraries. Anne Marie Lane, American Heritage Ctr., Laramie, WY
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From the Publisher
8 1/2 x 11 trim. 202 illus. (95 color). Fig. LC 2001-004318
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a book to treasure,
By Leucippe (new york, ny USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Traditional Jewish Papercuts: An Inner World of Art and Symbol (Hardcover)
Jewish paper cuts constitute one of the finest repertoires of folk art, lovingly elaborated and often awesome in the felicity of color and design. the previous reviewer was looking for a pattern book not an art book that displays in gorgeous color a number of the finest specimens, accompanied by informative texts. Today this art form has attracted increasing attention from serious artists as well, who have contributed to the resurgence of interest in these beautiful creations.
2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Neutral,
By
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Traditional Jewish Papercuts: An Inner World of Art and Symbol (Hardcover)
Good book on papercuts, I guess. However, I was disappointed that the book doesn't provide patterns so that I can create these myself. My misunderstanding perhaps, but that was what I thought I'd find in this book.Just so you know.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
|
|
