The Synagogue - Couverture souple

Harold A. Meek

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0714843296 ISBN 13 : 9780714843292

Editeur : Phaidon Press, 2003

Synopsis

Synagogues, their history and decoration, represent an illuminating record of the cultural and artistic history of the Jewish people.

As a focal point for community life as well as a spiritual centre, the synagogue has both a practical and a symbolic significance. From its origins in the Tabernacle, through the exuberant Venetian synagogues of the Renaissance, to the often stark simplicity of modern buildings, Harold A Meek examines the fascinating story of the building that remains central to every Jewish community.

Meek's spirited narrative shows the diverse ways in which a vast array of cultural influences have merged to produce a rich and coherent heritage in the fields of architecture and decoration. A meticulously researched and magnificently illustrated tome, The Synagogue combines spiritual and aesthetic sensitivity with a passion for human creativity, presenting an erudite and accessible introduction not just for the scholar, but for anyone at all.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Harold A. Meek read architecture at Manchester University. After serving 12 years as Ancient Monuments Architect to the government in Northern Ireland, Dr Meek lectured on the history of architecture at Queen's University, Belfast.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Phaidon Press
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0714843296
• ISBN 13: 9780714843292
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
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• Personne responsable: non disponible