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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.
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