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Traditional Jewish Papercuts: An Inner World of Art and Symbol
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The making of devotional papercuts is a relatively littleknown aspect of traditional Jewish folk art and culture. While many ritual objects treasured today as Judaica were crafted from expensive materials, often by gentile artisans executing paid commissions, even the poorest Jew could afford paper, pencil, and penknife with which to make a papercut as a deeplyfelt, personal expression of faith. Many of these works are gems of unaffected artistic creation. More than any other form of Jewish art, the surviving old Jewish papercuts evoke the spirit and lore of the EastEuropean shtetl and the North African mellah. By the mid20th century, however, the venerable Jewish papercutting tradition had become another lost folk art.This lavishly illustrated, fullcolor volume features many Jewish papercuts from Eastern and Central Europe reproduced here for the first time. These, and such works from Middle Eastern, North African, and North American Jewish communities incorporate an unparalleled wealth of Jewish symbols. Joseph and Yehudit Shadur s discussions of these configurations constitute a basic presentation of Jewish iconography of the last three centuries. The culmination of over twentyfive years of their searches and research on four continents, Traditional Jewish Papercuts is the definitive work on the subject.The Shadurs initial, profuselyillustrated, Jewish Papercuts: A History and Guide, published in 1994, won the annual National Jewish Book Council Award for the outstanding book in the visual arts. Their present work, Traditional Jewish Papercuts: An Inner World of Art and Symbol, offers readers much new material, insights, and interpretations, with detailed chapters on sources, typologies, and techniques. A special chapter deals with modern imitations and fraudulent works aimed at the collectors market. An expanded, selective bibliography and an index are appended.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures eight point seventy-five inches in length, one inch in width, and eleven point twenty-six inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains two hundred seventy-two pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of Jewish papercuts.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Joseph Shadur, who has extensively researched Jewish papercutting art.
- Q: What is the main subject of the book? A: The book focuses on traditional Jewish papercuts and their significance in Jewish folk art and culture.
- Q: How can I use this book for educational purposes? A: You can use this book as a resource for understanding Jewish art history, cultural studies, or as a reference for papercutting techniques.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: Yes, this book is suitable for all ages, especially for those interested in art, culture, and history.
- Q: How do I care for this hardcover book? A: To care for this book, keep it in a cool, dry place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight to preserve its illustrations.
- Q: Can this book be displayed on a shelf? A: Yes, the book's hardcover design makes it ideal for display on a bookshelf or in a collection.
- Q: Is there a bibliography included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an expanded, selective bibliography for further reading and research.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange based on their return policy.
- Q: Are there illustrations in this book? A: Yes, the book features lavish, full-color illustrations of Jewish papercuts from various regions.
- Q: Is this book a good choice for beginners in art history? A: Yes, this book is an excellent choice for beginners as it provides foundational knowledge of Jewish papercuts and their cultural context.
- Q: Are there any modern imitations discussed in the book? A: Yes, there is a special chapter that deals with modern imitations and fraudulent works in the collectors' market.
- Q: What is the publisher of the book? A: The book is published by the University Press of New England.