A Collage Of Customs

Author : Mark Podwal
Publisher : Hebrew Union College Press
ISBN 13 : 0878205101
Total Pages : 69 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Collage of Customs written by Mark Podwal and published by Hebrew Union College Press. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In A Collage of Customs, Mark Podwal's imaginative and inventive interpretations of woodcuts from a 16th-century Sefer Minhagim (Book of Customs) allow readers of this volume to see these historic images in a new light. Podwal brings humor and whimsy to religious objects and practices, while at the same time delivering profound and nuanced commentary on Jewish customs and history, both through his art, and through his insightful accompanying text. The book appears in concert with an exhibition of Podwal's renderings at the Cincinnati Skirball Museum.

Author : B. H Hall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 3752306890
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Collection of Collage Words and Customs written by B. H Hall and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: A Collection of Collage Words and Customs by B.H Hall

Author : Dennis Busch
Publisher : Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV
ISBN 13 : 9783899555837
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Age of Collage written by Dennis Busch and published by Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV. This book was released on 2016 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Age of Collage Vol. 2 documents current developments in the world of collage and reveals why this technique is as fresh as ever.

Author : Emily Stone
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452129576
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Did Jew Know? written by Emily Stone and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An addictively readable mix of practical information, fun facts and figures, and amusing trivia about Jewish life. This witty handbook serves up a hearty stew of all things Jew. Did Jew Know is filled with fun, surprising, and informative facts about all aspects of Jewish life. Need to know about all those second-tier holidays no one ever celebrates? We’ve got you covered. Curious about kosher laws and Kabbalah? Have no fear. Join us for a history of the Jewish people from Saul to Seinfeld, a rundown of bubbe-approved nosh, and details about the Jewish invention of . . . everything. Packed with infographics, quizzes, and charts, this handy primer is perfect for cocktail conversation, sharing facts around the Seder table, or celebrating the unlikely triumphs of the Chosen People.

Author : B.H Hall
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3752361239
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Collection of Collage Words and Customs written by B.H Hall and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: A Collection of Collage Words and Customs by B.H Hall

Author : Craig Cravens
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313045631
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture and Customs of the Czech Republic and Slovakia written by Craig Cravens and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2006-08-30 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Czech Republic is a red-hot European destination, and the charms of Slovakia are slowly being discovered by Westerners as well. The two countries share fundamental similarities in language and culture, but they never really managed to create a common national Czechoslovak identity, after being merged in 1918 when the Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed. With the lifting of the Iron Curtain in 1989 through the Velvet Revolution and the final breakup of Czechoslovakia in to two countries in 1993, this up-to-date, substantive insight is much needed. This volume overviews the current social, cultural, and political scene of both countries, so that general readers come away with a solid understanding of where the Czechs and Slovaks have been and where they are going. The land, people, and history chapter lays the groundwork for the rest of the narrative. In the chapter on religion and thought, the reasons for the widespread atheism of the Czechs and the contrasting religiosity of the Slovaks are explained. Both peoples are shown to have relaxed attitude toward life and a love of celebrations, with a strong beer culture. The state of women and family and feminism in the post-Soviet era is also discussed and readers will learn about the role of romance novels and the Czech Cosmopolitan. The literature chapter emphasizes the Czech sense of humor and the lack of translations of Slovakian works. The crises in journalism and cinema are other important topics. Finally, the strong traditions of theater and music, which have always been part of the Czech national consciousness, are seen to be as alive and vibrant as in any place in the world.

Author : David William Foster
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313007705
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture and Customs of Argentina written by David William Foster and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1998-11-24 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argentina, one of the most dynamic societies in Latin America, is known for its impressive level of cultural production. This examination of the social and cultural institutions of Argentine society contains a series of comprehensive and informative essays that focus on the most important forms of cultural production in terms of major works, major artists, and major venues. Students and interested readers will discover what is unique about Argentina's culture and customs in this thorough and engaging overview. The authors describe the issues that have dominated Argentine society and place everything in its proper context by including a chronology of major historic events. This volume also contains chapters on Religion, Social Customs, Broadcasting and Print Media, Cinema, Literature, Performing Arts, and Art (including Sculpture, Photography, Architecture, Painting).

Author : Steven F. White
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313087393
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture and Customs of Nicaragua written by Steven F. White and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-01-30 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout its history Nicaragua has been plagued by corruption, social and racial inequality, civil unrest, and foreign interference. Yet despite being the second poorest nation in South America, Nicaragua maintains a rich and vibrant culture that reflects its strong Catholic devotion, diverse indigenous roots, and overwhelming zest for life. Culture and Customs of Nicaragua introduces students and general readers to Nicaragua's unique blend of religious and traditional holidays, so numerous that the country is said to be in a constant state of celebration; its growing film industry; its many styles of dance, the popular street theatre open to all bystanders; important contributions to Spanish literature, local cuisines, architecture, social norms, and more. Readers learn what it is like to live in one of Latin America's most disillusioned countries but also discover the passionate culture that defines and sustains the Nicaraguan people.

Author : Mary Alice Downie
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1459734718
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Habitant Customs written by Mary Alice Downie and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2015-10-18 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This selection of writings by twenty-nine women, known and unknown, professional and amateur, presents a unique portrait of Canada through time and space, from the seventeenth to the early twentieth centuries, from the Maritimes to British Columbia and the Far North. There is a range of voices from high-born wives of governors general, to an Icelandic immigrant and a fisherman’s wife in Labrador. A Loyalist wife and mother describes the first hard weather in New Brunswick, a seasick nun tells of a dangerous voyage out from France, a famous children’s writer writes home about the fun of canoeing, and a German general’s wife describes habitant customs. All demonstrate how women’s experiences not only shared, but helped shape this new country.

Author : Mark Dinneen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313074003
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture and Customs of Venezuela written by Mark Dinneen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-04-30 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venezuela, one of the least-known countries in Latin America, is brilliantly spotlighted in Culture and Customs of Venezuela. This oil-rich nation sustained a stable democracy until the economic downturn in the 1980s, and changes in the social and political spheres will bring the country under increasing scrutiny from the outside world. Dinneen captures the sharp contrasts and immense variety of modern Venezuela. Students and interested readers will find engaging and authoritative overviews of the land, people, and history; religions; social customs; media; cinema; literature; performing arts; and art and architecture. This work successfully portrays the country's cultural richness and diversity. Influences from the United States are inescapable, especially in Caracas, but many distinctive traditions are continued throughout the country, varying from region to region. Religious rituals and numerous festivals that take place in towns and villages and the vibrant music scene, all major expressions of the nation's social and cultural life, are just some of the highlights found herein. Numerous photos give witness to Venezuela's diverse culture and a chronology, and glossary supplement the text.