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Hebrew Manuscripts, the Creation of the Rose Haggadah, and Psalm 104

A Conversation with Barbara Wolff and Sharon Liberman Mintz

Today computer-driven machines can print thousands of books in minutes, so what is the value of a single manuscript? What is special about parchment, and why work with it rather than paper? Why do manuscripts have gilded pages and why are Haggadot the most illuminated of all Hebrew books? Artist Barbara Wolff and Sharon Liberman Mintz, curator of Jewish Art, The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary, will address these questions and explore a contemporary approach to ancient techniques and aesthetics.

A reception and viewing of the exhibition Hebrew Illumination for Our Time: The Art of Barbara Wolff will begin at 6pm  for program attendees.











When: Tue., Feb. 17, 2015 at 7:00 pm
Where: Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Ave.
212-685-0008
Price: $15
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A Conversation with Barbara Wolff and Sharon Liberman Mintz

Today computer-driven machines can print thousands of books in minutes, so what is the value of a single manuscript? What is special about parchment, and why work with it rather than paper? Why do manuscripts have gilded pages and why are Haggadot the most illuminated of all Hebrew books? Artist Barbara Wolff and Sharon Liberman Mintz, curator of Jewish Art, The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary, will address these questions and explore a contemporary approach to ancient techniques and aesthetics.

A reception and viewing of the exhibition Hebrew Illumination for Our Time: The Art of Barbara Wolff will begin at 6pm  for program attendees.

Buy tickets/get more info now