Jews arrived in the Republic of Rome some time in the second or first century B.C.E. They soon formed their own community which absorbed Roman cultural forms but was able to maintain its identity and integrity. For more than twenty centuries; the Italian peninsula has been home to the heirs of this ancient minority community; whose culture is a blend of traditional Jewish content with Roman; then Italian cultural forms.Gardens and Ghettos: The Art of Jewish Life in Italy is the title of an exhibition curated by Vivian B. Mann and Emily Braun for The Jewish Museum; New York (September 1989-January 1990); an exhibition that explores the extraordinarily rich artistic legacy of Italian Jewry. This book; like the exhibition itself; focuses on four time periods: the Empire; the Era of the City States (1300-1550); the Era of the Ghettos (1550-1750); and the period since the Risorgimento. Artifacts and architecture are generously represented along with fine arts. Essays by prominent scholars introduce us to the historical and cultural context of a splendid array of works; from ancient Roman architectural fragments and gold glass to illuminated manuscripts and printed books from the Renaissance; baroque ceremonial textiles and silver; and paintings; graphics; and sculpture of the modern era. The many illustrations illuminate the art and life of a minority community in dynamic tension with dominant society and show the vibrant; ongoing contribution by Jews to the arts of Italy.
#7592 in Books Three Rivers Press 1996-04-02 1996-04-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.20 x 1.53 x 6.10l; 1.60 #File Name: 0517887290592 pagesGreat product!
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. MasterpieceBy ian bennettTruly epic account of real history that you will never learn in school. To call it 'eye opening' would be a massive understatement. Should be compulsory reading in all schools - should but never will be; more's the pity.In a real civilisation Graham would receive a knighthood!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Read it yesterdayBy shannonVery important book to read. Expand your knowledge.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The evidence all but speaks for itself!By ethan kenningFingerprints of The Gods is the first book by Graham Hancock that explores an alternate view of the history of man and civilization. Hancock explores ruins and artifacts found all over the world; that support his theory that civilization is far older than previously believed. His newest book Magicians of the Gods takes this idea even further. I highly recommend these books to anyone interested in a more complete and authentic picture of human history!
