The Hebrew Bible in art / by Jacob Leveen
1944, First Edition. London : Oxford University Press. Fine copy in contemporary gilt-blocked black cloth. Remains remarkably well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #459471
Series ; Schweich lectures ; 1939. Physical description: xii, 140 pages, [21] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm. Notes: Published for the British Academy. Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-135) and index. Contents: I. The Historical and archaeological background -- II. The wall-paintings at Dura-Europos -- III. The illuminated Hebrew Bibles of the East -- IV. The illuminated manuscripts of the West -- V. Conclusion. Subjects: Bible. Old Testament - Illustrations. Jewish art - History. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Jewish - History. Mural painting and decoration, Jewish - Syria - Dura-Europos (Extinct city). Bible stories in art. Manuscripts, Hebrew - History. Synagogue art - Syria - Dura-Europos (Extinct city). Dura-Europos (Extinct city) - Antiquities.
Price: €30.00