Nitza Behroozi BarOz.

Jerusalem, Israel, 2015. 95 pp., illustrations: 88 col. 2 b&w, 27 × 21 cm. Hebrew and English.

9789657027295

Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem (September 2015–1 May 2016)

A survey of Moshe Zabari’s work, with particular emphasis on the influence of ancient and Biblical sources (both visual and textual) on his contemporary designs. Preface by Amanda Weiss. Introduction by Isi Leibler. “The Artist Speaks” by Moshe Zabari. Main essay by Nitza Behroozi BarOz highlights Zabari’s unique contribution to the design of contemporary Jewish art, and follows his creative modes throughout his career. Exhibition in five parts, each devoted to a specific source of inspiration: Family Heritage, From Bauhaus to Post-Modernism, Investigating the Past (juxtaposing Zabari’s pieces with his ancient and antique models), Scripture as Sculpture, and Customs and Aesthetics. No itemized listing. Descriptive captions. Circa 80 items.

CEREMONIAL OBJECTS
CEREMONIAL OBJECTS, CONTEMPORARY/MODERN
TORAH ORNAMENTS
ZABARI, MOSHE

Amulets
Archaeological finds
Bedikat Chametz, candleholders
Besamim
Candlesticks/Candelabra
Circumcision implements/objects
Dead Sea Scrolls
Drawings/Sketches
Elijah’s cup
Etrog containers
Hand-washing vessels
Hanukkah lamps
Keter Torah
Kiddush cups
Lulav holders
Mezuzah cases
Omer calendars
Pesach plates
Pesach plates, 3-tiered
Pidyon ha-Ben plates
Purim costumes/masks
Purim groggers
Rimmonim
Scrolls of Esther, cases
Sculpture
Tzedakah boxes/containers
Wedding cups
Yahrzeit/Memorial lamps