Author: KANOF, ABRAM
Title: Jewish Ceremonial Art and Religious Observance
Description: New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1980. Hardcover. ISBN: 0810901781. color & B & W photographs; 9 1/4 x 11 1/4 x 1 1/4"; 253 pages; Hard cover is blue with silver lettering on the spine. Some rubbing, slight bumping to boards. DJ has some sunning, rubbing, scuffing; in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with 25 color and 270 b/w photographs. 'From cradle to grave, and throughout all the seasons of the year, Jewish life is filled with ceremonies—celebrations of births and weddings, and the observance of holidays at home and in the synagogue (the central place of Jewish worship). Over time, specific objects developed for the performance of these rituals. Because Jewish law does not specify the form of these ceremonial objects, their design and ornamentation reflects the varied artistic styles of the cultures among which Jewish communities have lived. As a result, every object offers a window into Jewish ritual and cultural life in a distinct time and place. ' and 'In contrast, for all other ceremonial objects, the leniency of Jewish law allowed for the adoption of new and diverse artistic approaches. The creation and embellishment of ceremonial objects stemmed in large part from the concept of hiddur mitzvah (literally meaning the beautification of a ). According to this custom, individuals should strive to enhance a ritual by moving beyond the basic demands of the law, using beautiful and precious materials. This gave rise to rich visual traditions that reflected the varied experiences of Jewish communities across time and space. ' Notes; Glossary. Overweight/3.5#. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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