Painting and sculpture by Polish Jews in the 19th and 20th centuries (to 1939)

Abstract

"This book is devoted to the Jewish artistic milieu in Poland from the mid-19th century to the year 1939. It presents a panorama of artistic phenomena, thought on art, and cultural life. Particular attention is given to the interpretation of works of art, their symbolism and their connections with political and social ideologies. The creative work of many significant painters and sculptors is comprehensively discussed. As well as works stored by museums and private collectors both in Poland and abroad, the book also reproduces unique photographic images published in pre-war periodicals"--back cover.

Contents

Introduction -- Painting and sculpture by Polish Jews in the 19th and early 20th centuries (to 1910) -- The "Yung Yidish" group and the Jewish milieu of "New Art" in Poland in the years 1918-1923 -- Jewish artistic circles in Poland in the years 1911-1939.