Details

Subject(s)

• Decorative arts—Israel [Browse]
• Artisans—Israel [Browse]
• Textile crafts—Israel [Browse]
• Ceramics—Israel [Browse]
• Jewelry—Israel [Browse]
• Art metal-work—Israel [Browse]
• Woodwork—Israel [Browse]
• Bookbinding—Israel [Browse]

Photographer

• Rafic, Baruch [Browse]

Summary note

"Artisans of Israel is a very special book on crafts: author Lynn Holstein is in search of a national identity in the artisanry of the still young country - and she finds it in the unifying pursuit for innovation. Forty artists - including Jews, Muslims and Christians - tell their stories and show in five different trades how emancipation can be promoted through creativity. Working with one's hands stands unfailingly at the centre of this reflection. From the hybrid of cultural and religious backgrounds emerges a unique compilation from the fields of metalwork and jewellery, ceramics, textiles, paper and wood, one that portrays a sensitive and inspiring portrait of Israel and its inhabitants"--Publisher's website.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references.

Language note

In English, Arabic and Hebrew.

ISBN

• 3897905019
• 9783897905016

OCLC

994992396

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