Art of Passover

The festival of Passover has brought Jewish families together in a joyous commemoration of the liberation of the ancient Israelites from slavery. Every item on the seder table is embodied with religious & historical significance. This collection of Passover art & objects is at once a visual treasury & a chronicle of Jewish life from the Middle Ages to the present. In 50+ full-color photos you'll discover illuminated haggadahs, artifacts crafted in precious metals, crystal, fabric, porcelain, & ivory, & paintings alive with the artist's vision of Passover rituals. From illuminated manuscripts to volumes illustrated by contemporary artists, this book features haggadahs rich in imagery & imagination. The seder table items illustrated here are equally diverse & striking.Parnes, Stephan O. is the author of 'Art of Passover ', published 1994 under ISBN 9780756785345 and ISBN 0756785340.