Kabbalah in art and architecture
By: Alexander Gorlin
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Pointed Leaf Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781938461071
Copyright date: 2013
Subjects: Symbolism in architecture; Cábala; Mysticism and art
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 190) and index.
Table of contents: title: The Ark, the tent, and the Temple; title: Heavenly palaces and the Throne-Chariot; title: The void; title: Sefirot; title: Crown; title: Vessels of light; title: The breaking of the vessels; title: Repair; title: Golem; title: Epilogue: Anselm Kiefer.