Mckenna Form-Pigments and gold leaf Function- To illustrate the story of the jewish Exodus from Egypt. Content- In the bottom left corner of the scenes of liberation, the Israelites are seen safely crossing the red sea while the Egyptians are drowned. Context- Painted in the Barcelona area of Spain Tradition- Similar to French manuscripts in terms of space and medium. Interpretation- The book is meant to be read left to right. Artistic intent- is set up as a narrative cycle of events. Audience response-Is to be read at a passover Seder.
Nandini Form:Vellum Function: Show the wealth of its owner Content:56 miniatures; gold leaf background Context:two unknown artists, probably Christian, illustrated the Golden Haggadah; a Jewish scribe wrote the Hebrew script Tradition: haggadot (plural) are generally the most lavishly painted of Jewish manuscripts Interpretation: this haggadah used primarily at home; avoids the more stringent restriction against holy images in a synagogue Artistic Intent: Meant to Show the wealth of its owner Audience Response: It was forbidden to create images at this time so this was justified by being didactic
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Function- To illustrate the story of the jewish Exodus from Egypt.
Content- In the bottom left corner of the scenes of liberation, the Israelites are seen safely crossing the red sea while the Egyptians are drowned.
Context- Painted in the Barcelona area of Spain
Tradition- Similar to French manuscripts in terms of space and medium.
Interpretation- The book is meant to be read left to right.
Artistic intent- is set up as a narrative cycle of events.
Audience response-Is to be read at a passover Seder.
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You are cracking me up...I need this sense of humor while we are staying safe at home!!!
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Function: Show the wealth of its owner
Content:56 miniatures; gold leaf background
Context:two unknown artists, probably Christian, illustrated the Golden Haggadah; a Jewish scribe wrote the Hebrew script
Tradition: haggadot (plural) are generally the most lavishly painted of Jewish manuscripts
Interpretation: this haggadah used primarily at home; avoids the more stringent restriction against holy images in a synagogue
Artistic Intent: Meant to Show the wealth of its owner
Audience Response: It was forbidden to create images at this time so this was justified by being didactic