From the Jewish mythical and folkloric plays produced at Habima to the daring, expressionistic Yiddish dramas presented at the Moscow State Yiddish Theater (GOSET), this beautifully illustrated book chronicles the flourishing of Soviet Jewish theater in the 1920s and 1930s. Spanning such topics as Jewish culture and history in the Soviet Union, the volume includes stunning reproductions of Chagall’s celebrated theater murals; fascinating archival materials such as posters, prints, and playbills; designs for costumes and sets; and many other breathtaking works.
Published in association with The Jewish Museum, New York
Exhibition Schedule:
The Jewish Museum, New York (November 9, 2008 – March 22, 2009)
Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco (April 25 – September 7, 2009)
From the Jewish mythical and folkloric plays produced at Habima to the daring, expressionistic Yiddish dramas presented at the Moscow State Yiddish Theater (GOSET), this beautifully illustrated book chronicles the flourishing of Soviet Jewish theater in the 1920s and 1930s. Spanning such topics as Jewish culture and history in the Soviet Union, the volume includes stunning reproductions of Chagall’s celebrated theater murals; fascinating archival materials such as posters, prints, and playbills; designs for costumes and sets; and many other breathtaking works.
Published in association with The Jewish Museum, New York
Exhibition Schedule:
The Jewish Museum, New York (November 9, 2008 – March 22, 2009)
Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco (April 25 – September 7, 2009)
Chagall and the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater
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256Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780300111552 |
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Publisher: | Yale University Press |
Publication date: | 11/25/2008 |
Pages: | 256 |
Product dimensions: | 9.10(w) x 11.50(h) x 1.00(d) |