Kabbalah in art and architecture
Gorlin, Alexander2013
Book
The Kabbalistic idea of creation, as expressed through light, space and geometry, has left its unmistakable mark on our civilization. Drawing upon a wide array of historical materials and images of contemporary art, sculpture and architecture, Alexander Gorlin explores the influence, whether acknowledged or not, of the Kabbalah on modern design. Gorlin brings light to the translation of the mystical philosophy into a physical form, drawing clear comparisons between philosophy and design that will excite and exalt. Ten chapters outline key concepts of the Kabbalah and its representations, both in historic diagrams and the modern built environment, this book puts forth an unparalleled and compelling reinterpretation of art and architecture through the lens of the Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism. A chapter on the Golem, and an epilogue that discusses German artist Anselm Kiefer's powerful interpretations of the Kabbalah, complete this unique book.
Main title:
Kabbalah in art and architecture / Alexander Gorlin.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Thames & Hudson, 2013, c2013.London : Thames & Hudson, 2013.©2013.
Collation:
192 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), plans ; 32 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
One. The Ark, the Tent, and the Temple -- Two. Heavenly Palaces and the Throne-Chariot -- Three. The Void -- Four. Sefirot -- Five. Crown -- Six. Vessels of Light -- Seven. The Breaking of the Vessels -- Eight. Repair -- Nine. Golem -- Ten. Epilogue: Anselm Kiefer.
ISBN:
9780500517055
Dewey class:
720.91766720.9176
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
98916
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