Jews and the Renaissance of Synagogue Architecture, 1450–1730
Author | : Barry L. Stiefel |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 253 |
Release | : 2015-10-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317320319 |
ISBN-13 | : 131732031X |
Rating | : 4/5 (31X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Jews and the Renaissance of Synagogue Architecture, 1450–1730 by : Barry L. Stiefel
Download or read book Jews and the Renaissance of Synagogue Architecture, 1450–1730 written by Barry L. Stiefel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before the mid-fifteenth century, the Christian and Islamic governments of Europe had restricted the architecture and design of synagogues and often prevented Jews from becoming architects. Stiefel presents a study of the material culture and religious architecture that this era produced.