Synagogue paintings as indicating a developing conception of national redemption
Synagogue paintings as indicating a developing conception of national redemption
Author(s): Zvi OrgadSubject(s): Jewish studies, Visual Arts, Theology and Religion, History of Judaism, Nationalism Studies, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: Synagogue art; wall paintings; interior decoration; national redemption;
Summary/Abstract: This article compares the interior paintings in the ‘Ades and Ohel Moshe synagogues, both of which are non-Ashkenazi, in the Naḥlaot neighborhood in Jerusalem. Although the synagogues were decorated 50 years apart, there are similarities in the painted motifs and drawing schemes, but also some differences. I suggest that these differences reflect the development of a Jewish concept of national redemption during the 50 years that elapsed between the adornment of the two synagogues.
Journal: Images. The International Journal of European Film, Performing Arts and Audiovisual Communication
- Issue Year: 25/2019
- Issue No: 34
- Page Range: 15-27
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English