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to show the progress that has been
made in artistic efforts among
Jews and in the development of
a distinct art and a thoroughly
Jewish approach in ceremonial.
ism.
Because of his emphasis on the
A leading authority on Jewish
ceremonial art has produced a
work that immensely enriches the
subject and serves as a guide to
art students and teachers and to
lovers and collectors of ceremonial
objects.
Dr. Abram Kanof, a physician
who has devoted his life to the col-
lection of ceremonial objects, is
the author of "Jewish Ceremonial
Art and Religious Observance,"
published by Harry N. Abrams. It
is an immense work and will sure-
ly prove indispensable for art
lovers.
Dr. Kanof, who has gained ac-
claim as an author as much as
a physician, served as chairman of
the New York Jewish Museum and
now is professor of -pediatrics at
New York State University and
serves as chairman of the board of
NYU Judaica Committee.
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manifested great ability as silver-
smiths.
Dr. Kanof's is a distinct contri-
bution to the literature that has
grown into a vast library about
Jewish art and artists.
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religious observances in dealing
with ceremonial art, Dr. Kanof
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also deals with such themes as
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light, wine and other factors in
ceremonialism. He devotes con-
siderable attention to Passover and
the Seder and the accompanying
Full FACTORY FOUtPMENT
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containing 25 full color illustra- introductory essay he shows how designs and by those who have
tions among the 270 pictures in changes have taken place, how
the book, reveals the wealth of "by the end of the 12th century,
Jewish art works and at the rabbinic interdictions were liberal-
same time explores the cere- ized by the authority of Maimor-
monies observed at Jewish fes- ides," and the many developments
tivals.
and changes that led to alterations
It is a scholarly work that ' of practices and attitudes, espe-
touches upon many human interest cially with the decline, of the
aspects and is not devoid of the threat of idolatry.
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Emergence of Jewish craftman-
anecdotal. It surveys the ceremon-
ial field with keen appreciation of ship and of Jewish artistic creativ-
the vast field under scrutiny, tak- ity, the wealth of ceremonial ob-
ing into account the creative Jew- jects that has become available
ish efforts through the ages and as a result of Jewish skills that
the immense achievement resulting have created them, combine to
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from this literary task that enrich- make the historic record presented
es Jewish knowledgeability.
in this volume of much signifi-
There is much that is so inspira- cance.
The Kanof volume has the
tional in Dr. Kanof's approach that
this book emerges as a great cul-
added merit of serving as a
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tural asset. He emphasizes in his history of Jewish artistic ac-
dedication to a great idea that the
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cyclopedic review of Jewish art-
appreciation and for respectful ad-
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ists' aims and labors.
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