Publicado por Harry N Abrams Inc, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
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Publicado por Harry N Abrams, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
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Publicado por Brand: Harry N Abrams, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth."So decrees the second commandment. Could anything be clearer? And yet, through the centuries, Jews have decorated their tombstones with graven images. This rich tradition of liberally interpreting the biblical admonition has provided centuries' worth of graphic symbols and motifs that illuminate Jewish history and lore.In Graven Images, a surprisingly spirited view of a usually somber subject, author and photographer Arnold Schwartzman has assembled a lavish array of color photographs of Jewish tombstones. Focusing on the treasures he has discovered in thirty-eight European cemeteries, this book reproduces more than two hundred graven images from Austria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, England, Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Romania.Schwartzman's beautiful close-up photographs and fascinating captions reveal the significance of some of the most common images found on the gravestones. Some reveal the occupation of the deceased (an inkwell and quill for a scribe) or something about character (a candelabrum for a pious woman). Others allude specifically to a person's name (a fish for a member of the Fischel family) or refer to biblical tradition (Noah's ark, Adam and Eve in the Garden).The book begins with a riveting essay by Chaim Potok, the renowned novelist and Jewish thinker, who asks: "How in the light of all these images are we to understand the second commandment?"A unique assemblage of what Schwartzman has called "hallowed milestones that plot the course of the Jewish diaspora," Graven Images will appeal to everyone interested in Jewish history, symbols, and tradition.
Publicado por Harry N Abrams Inc, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: Ann Becker, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Crease in jacket; 7.4 X 6.4 X 0.8 inches; 144 pages.
Publicado por Harry N Abrams Inc, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: Integrity Books Corp., Mayfield Heights, OH, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: New.
Publicado por Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: Ammareal, Morangis, Francia
Hardcover. Condición: Bon. Salissures sur la tranche. Jaquette abîmée. Edition 1993. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Stains on the edge. Damaged dust jacket. Edition 1993. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.
Publicado por Abrams, 1993
Librería: Schoen Books, South Deerfield, MA, Estados Unidos de America
Miembro de asociación: SNEAB
Condición: Very Good-. Location:76 144 pp. with foreword by Chaim Potok beautifully produced 76.
Publicado por Abrams, c.1993,, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: Harry Alter, Sylva, NC, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Abrams, New York, 1993
Librería: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: Hackenberg Booksellers ABAA, El Cerrito, CA, Estados Unidos de America
144p., colored illus., dj.
Publicado por Harry N Abrams Inc, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Harry N Abrams Inc, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. New.
Publicado por Brand: Harry N Abrams, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Harry N Abrams Inc, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
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Publicado por Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: Book Broker, Berlin, Alemania
Condición: Gut. 144 Seiten Medienartikel von Book Broker Berlin sind stets in gebrauchsfähigem ordentlichen Zustand. Dieser Artikel weist folgende Merkmale auf: Altersentsprechend nachgedunkelte/saubere Seiten in fester Bindung. Mit Schutzumschlag in gutem Zustand. Mit Namenseintrag. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 431 Gebundene Ausgabe, Größe: 20.3 x 1.9 x 16.5 cm.
Publicado por Harry N Abrams Inc, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: W. Lamm, Los Angeles, CA, Estados Unidos de America
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Hard Cover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. SIGNED by Chaim Potok, who wrote the foreword, and by the author/photographer, "To Sue, with very best wishes, Arnold Schwartzman." ; Tight, clean and crisp. A gently read book in excellent condition. With dustjacket now protected in a new Mylar cover. ; 7.4 X 6.4 X 0.8 inches; 144 pages; Signed by All Authors.
Publicado por Harry N Abrams Inc, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Harry N Abrams Inc, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
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Publicado por Harry N Abrams Inc, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: ERIC CHAIM KLINE, BOOKSELLER (ABAA ILAB), Santa Monica, CA, Estados Unidos de America
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Hardcover. Condición: New in publisher's shrink wrap. First edition. Oblong 12mo. 144pp. Photo-illustrated white dustjacket with black lettering on the front cover and spine. "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth."So decrees the second commandment. Could anything be clearer? And yet, through the centuries, Jews have decorated their tombstones with graven images. This rich tradition of liberally interpreting the biblical admonition has provided centuries' worth of graphic symbols and motifs that illuminate Jewish history and lore." In Graven Images, a surprisingly spirited view of a usually somber subject, author and photographer Arnold Schwartzman has assembled a lavish array of color photographs of Jewish tombstones. Focusing on the treasures he has discovered in thirty-eight European cemeteries, this book reproduces more than two hundred graven images from Austria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, England, Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Romania." "Schwartzman's beautiful close-up photographs and fascinating captions reveal the significance of some of the most common images found on the gravestones. Some reveal the occupation of the deceased (an inkwell and quill for a scribe) or something about character (a candelabrum for a pious woman). Others allude specifically to a person's name (a fish for a member of the Fischel family) or refer to biblical tradition (Noah's ark, Adam and Eve in the Garden). The book begins with a riveting essay by Chaim Potok, the renowned novelist and Jewish thinker, who asks: "How in the light of all these images are we to understand the second commandment?" "A unique assemblage of what Schwartzman has called "hallowed milestones that plot the course of the Jewish diaspora," Graven Images will appeal to everyone interested in Jewish history, symbols, and tradition." - The book jacket.
Publicado por New York Harry N. Abrams 1993, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Condición: Très bon état. in-8 carré, cartonnage toilé sous jaquette illustrée, 144 pp., nombreuses photos en couleurs. Texte en anglais. Très bon état.
Publicado por Harry N Abrams Inc, 1993
ISBN 10: 0810933772 ISBN 13: 9780810933774
Librería: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, SD, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover.
Publicado por H.N. Abrams, 1993
Librería: Collectors Bookstore, Antwerpen, Belgica
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Graven Images Graphic motifs of the Jewish Gravestone Special Collection by Arnold Schwartzman. Published by H.N. Abrams in 1993. Hardcover. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. So decrees the second commandment. Could anything be clearer? And yet, through the centuries, Jews have decorated their tombstones with graven images. This rich tradition of liberally interpreting the biblical admonition has provided centuries worth of graphic symbols and motifs that illuminate Jewish history and lore. In Gra. Collectible item in very fine condition.