| Authors |
Helen Light, Sara Wein. |
| Imprint |
Melbourne, Australia, 1984. Booklet, 40 pp., illustrations: 13 b&w, 29 × 20.7 cm. English. |
| Location |
Jewish Museum of Australia (July–September 1984) |
| Description |
Historical overview of the German Jewish experience, from the pre-Enlightenment period to the early 20th C. Numerous topics pertaining to this history: Pre-Enlightenment, Moses Mendelssohn, Religion Redefined, etc. Most of the Jewish art objects are found in the sections on “Religious Life” (cat. nos. 58–70), “The Impact of German Jews on Western Culture” (cat. nos. 71–87, including works by graphic artists) and “Ritual Objects” (cat. nos. 131–143). Descriptive entries. 161 items. |
| main keywords |
CEREMONIAL OBJECTSGERMANYHISTORICAL DOCUMENTS |
| minor keywords |
Antisemitic images/objectsBesamimCandlesticks/CandelabraEtrog containersGraphic artsHanukkah lampsKiddush cupsLiebermann, MaxLilien, Ephraim M.Mendelssohn, MosesMusicPorcelainPortraitsPortraits, rabbisPrints, synagoguesShabbat lampsShabbat towelsSoldiers (Jewish) & related objectsTalit neckbandTorah bindersTorah mantles |