Art and the Jews of Morocco
Art and the Jews of Morocco
- ISBN 13:
9782757208939
- ISBN 10:
2757208934
- Format: Hardcover
- Copyright: 04/01/2016
- Publisher: Somogy Art Publishers
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Summary
For centuries, the artistry of the Jewish communityin Morocco has flourished - as much in urban areasas in the countryside - in metalwork, manuscripts,silks, wool, leather, woodwork. Often, this creativityhas given birth to exceptional works that showcasethe talent and originality of artists and artisans whohave nonetheless remained anonymous.Originally from Morocco, André Goldenberg is anethnologist who has devoted a significant part ofhis life to collecting the art of the Jews of Morocco,artefacts that show a unique artistic perspectiveand an extremely fine artistic quality.The extraordinary collection of objects assembledin this volume reveals the multiple facets of the art ofMoroccan Jews, while the meticulous research thataccompanies the catalogue promises to preservethis culture for future generations. This richlyillustrated book constitutes an imaginary museum,carefully detailing hundreds of masterpieces ofJewish Moroccan art gathered from public andprivate collections in Morocco and abroad.