Item Number: 130484 Title: Jews and the Renaissance of Synagogue Architecture, 1450–1730 Author: Stiefel, Barry L Price: Not Available ISBN: 9781848933637 Description: London: Pickering & Chatto, 2014. 24cm., hardcover, 216pp. illus. Summary: Before the mid-fifteenth century, the Christian and Islamic governments of Europe had restricted the architecture and design of synagogues and often prevented Jews from becoming architects. With the socio-political changes that occurred during the course of the early modern period, synagogue architecture experienced a renaissance of design – a phenomenon reflected in the wider tolerance of Jews themselves. Stiefel examines the relationships between Jews and gentiles, and between separate Jewish groups, as well as looking at the growth of urbanization and globalization. In doing so he presents a study of the material culture and religious architecture that this era produced. (Religious Cultures in the Early Modern World, 14) We regret to inform you that this title is no longer available. P.O. Box 3904, Kingston, New York 12402 US Phone: 845-331-8519 Fax: 845-331-0852 Email: michael@artbooks.com |
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