In this first book-length study of Jewish art in America; Matthew Baigell explores works from the early settlers of America to the present. It concentrates on exploring and examining Jewish subject matter employed by artists as they illustrated aspects of their religious and ethnic heritage and as they responded to major events over the decades; including the Great Migration; the Great Depression; the Holocaust; and the founding of the State of Israel; as well as the dispersal of Jewish artists around the country and the rise of feminism and spiritualism in the late-twentieth century. Subjects include genre scenes of the Jewish street; religious and spiritual themes derived from the Bible and the Kabbalah; and images that record the artists participation in and witnessing of major events in their lifetimes. The author also considers the often asked questions: Is there a Jewish art? and; Is there a single Jewish Experience?
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. McLeish is a terrific translator!By Dr. in ChicagoMcLeish has a way of making ancient Greek plays accessible. Contained in this play is WOMEN OF TROY and no other plays. No wonder the National Theatre in London has produces his work! Im impressed. Unless you hate this type of work; I think you may really enjoy this play.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A variation worthy of Euripides emotional impact on todays worldBy ally allenSaw the movie years ago with Katharine Hepburn; Irene Papas; and Vanessa Redgrave. Had to get the book. See it on YouTube.1 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Women of TroyBy RC51GIRLThis not even what I had expect. Theyre just pieces of what I was looking for. I wanted the whole book to read; not excerpts.