Cultural history of jewish dress, a
Auteur :
Silverman, Eric
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN :
9781847882868
Date de publication :
3 janv. 2013
Dimensions :
24,2 x 17,2 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
560 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This is the first comprehensive account of Jewish clothing, both profane and sacred, from its origins through to the present day. Focusing on tensions over gender, ethnic identity and assimilation, each chapter discusses the meaning and symbolism of a specific era or type of Jewish dress, whether traditional or contemporary.