Catalog of Catalogs Online, A Bibliography of Temporary Exhibition Catalogs Since 1876 that Contain Items of Judaica

Israel. 70 Years of Craft & Design
(179 words)

Curator

Smadar Samson

Imprint

San Diego, Calif., USA, 2018. 216 pp., illustrations: 140 col., 2 b&w, 22.3 × 23.5 cm. English.

ISBN

9780692096987

Location

Mingei International Museum (21 April–3 September 2018)

Description

A celebration of the art and innovation of Israel’s diverse people through a range of objects of daily use. Through more than 100 exhibits—including Yemenite jewelry, Bedouin textiles, contemporary garments, sustainable and industrial design, furniture and ceramics—the exhibition presented the special fusion of European and Arab influences embodied in Israel’s modern craft and design. Richly-illustrated catalog with full-page color image of each exhibit. Introductory essay by Smadar Samson. Preface by Jack Maizel. Detailed entries. 104 items.

Description

The exhibition was produced in collaboration with the House of Israel, an International Cottage in Balboa Park, San Diego, dedicated to presenting the diverse faces of Israel, her history, values, demographics, and contribution to the world.

main keywords

BEZALEL ART SCHOOL
CEREMONIAL OBJECTS
ISRAELI ART
JEWELRY

minor keywords

Amulets
Besamim
Bridal boxes/chests
Bridal/Wedding belts
Candlesticks/Candelabra
Carpets/Rugs
Ceramics
Clocks/Watches
Costume
Etrog containers
Hand-washing vessels
Hanukkah lamps
Herzl, Theodore
Historical photographs
Holy Land souvenirs
Kiddush cups
Mezuzah cases
Needlework/Embroidery folk panels
Plates
Rimmonim
Scrolls of Esther, cases
Seals/Stamps, Jewish society/institution
Silversmithing, Israel
Tobacco/Snuff boxes
Torah cases

Cite this page
“Israel. 70 Years of Craft & Design”, in: Catalog of Catalogs Online, A Bibliography of Temporary Exhibition Catalogs Since 1876 that Contain Items of Judaica. Consulted online on 03 October 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/9789004444522_COCO_CC2264>
First published online: 2019



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