The Synagogue

by Harold Meek

Book Overview

Synagogues, their history and decoration, represent an illuminating record of the cultural and artistic history of the Jewish people. As a focal point for community life as well as a spiritual centre, the synagogue has both a symbolic and a practical significance. From its origins in the Tabernacle, through the exuberant Venetian synagogues of the Renaissance, to the often stark simplicity of modern buildings, Harold Meek examines the fascinating...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714829323
• ISBN13: 9780714829326
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 4.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 10.0" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary