ISBN:
1584651652
,
1584651652
Language:
English
Pages:
XVIII, 263 S.
,
zahlr. Ill.
,
29 cm
Year of publication:
2002
DDC:
736/.98/089924
Keywords:
Paper work Europe
;
Folk art, Jewish
;
Bildband
;
Europa
;
Volkskunst
;
Scherenschnitt
;
Juden
;
Juden
;
Scherenschnitt
;
Geschichte
Abstract:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-254) and index
Description / Table of Contents:
an historical/cultural overview -- Uses, symbols, and inscriptions -- A closer look at some Jewish folk papercuts throughout the Diaspora -- Studies and conjectures in sources, symbolisms, and techniques -- Jews in silhouette -- Documenting a tradition -- Multiples, imitations, and frauds : folk art and the collectors' market -- So you've found an old Jewish papercut!
Note:
Maps on endpapers
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