Human Figure and Jewish Culture by Eliane Strosberg
Investigates why so many modern artists of Jewish descent continued to paint the human form even as the avant-garde movement vigorously promoted abstraction. This title analyses the work of a range of Jewish artists, including the painters of the Ecole de Paris; the American social realists; and, the masters of the postwar School of London.
Praise for The Human Figure and Jewish Culture: "This ambitious book succeeds on several levels..it fills a void in an important area of Jewish cultural studies...through prescient analysis and beautiful reproductions, this volume offers a historical overview of a dazzling array of well- and lesser-known Jewish artists. Highly recommended." - Library Journal "The author's breadth of knowledge, her easy-to-read style, and the magnificent illustrations make this book a treasure to own or give as a gift." - Florida Jewish Journal "A rich and exciting display of Jewish art...a delightful read...Highly recommended for libraries collecting in the areas of Jewish art and identity." - Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter Praise for the first edition: "This is a valuable and informative work...and one looks forward to a possibly extended second edition." - The Jewish Chronicle, London "Eliane Strosberg...has produced a fascinating work in which she examines the works of the greatest [Jewish artists] and unearths many neglected figures as well." - Beaux Arts Magazine, Paris "Eliane Strosberg has created a magisterial synthesis...She invites us on a splendid voyage through Jewish culture, with its constants and its changes in modes of life and thought through the centuries..." - Cahiers de Bernard Lazare, Paris
Eliane Strosberg, who holds an M.D. and a Ph.D. from the Free University of Brussels, enjoyed a successful career as an international management consultant. She was also a research fellow at Harvard and has worked in the research laboratory of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Strosberg was cofounder of the cultural organization Rencontres Art et Science; her book Art and Science (Abbeville), produced in cooperation with UNESCO, was translated into several languages. Julia Weiner, a curator and art critic based in London, has served as head of education at the Courtauld Gallery and as a consultant to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780789210562 |
| ISBN 10 | 0789210568 |
| Title | Human Figure and Jewish Culture |
| Author | Eliane Strosberg |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. |
| Year published | 2011-01-20 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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