Ritual and the Art of Tobi Kahn: Objects of the Spirit - Hardcover

Bilski, Emily D.; Rapoport, Nessa; Etc.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 155595247X ISBN 13: 9781555952471

Publisher: Hudson Hills Press Inc.,U.S., 2004

Synopsis

Features elegantly crafted spiritual objects that are both functional and relate to individuals from every age, race, and ethnicity. Essays by leading art and Judaism scholars, curators, and writers illuminate the historical perspective on the art while analysing Kahn's distinctive interpretation of ancient ritual.

About this title

Synopsis:

This unique volume details the art of ritual in Jewish ceremony and how those customs relate to the rise of spirituality in the United States. Kahn's work offers a new look at ritual observances and captures the yearning for shared spaces that help inspire the search for spirituality. This beautifully illustrated volume features spiritual objects that are both functional and elegantly crafted that relate to individuals from every age, race and ethnicity. Essays by leading art and Judaism scholars, curators and writers illuminate the historical perspective on the art while analysing Kahn's distinctive interpretation of ancient ritual.

About the Author:

Ruth Weisberg is dean of fine arts, University of Southern California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hudson Hills Press Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 155595247X
• ISBN 13: 9781555952471
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160