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 February 28, 2011
| Time: | Noon-2 p.m. |
| Description: | Author and art historian Dr. Alec Mishory discusses the prevalence of the sacrifice of Isaac in Israeli art. Sacrifice and martyrdom play a significant part in Zionist mythology. The sacrifice of Isaac became a common theme expressing ideas of self-sacrifice and extreme religious devotion. Many Israeli sculptors and painters have treated the subject, their works manifesting a crossing of historical and stylistic periods.
Mishory is a lecturer in art history at the Open University in Tel Aviv. A well-known author and art critic, he is widely published in academic journals and his art critiques are featured in newspapers and on Israel Radio. His books include "Still Life: From Depicted Objects to Real Objects," "Joseph Budko and H.N. Bialik's Complete Works Edition of 1923: Modern Hebrew Poetry and Art in Harmony" and "Lo and Behold: Visual Aspects of Zionist Myths in Israeli Culture." (2000). He is a 2010-2011 Schusterman visiting Israeli professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. |
| Location: | Texas Hillel, Seibel Building, 2105 San Antonio Street |
| URL: | More about this event... |
| Contact: | Galit Pedahzur | 512-475-6178 |
| Sponsor: | Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies jointly with Texas Hillel |
| Admission: | Free and open to the public |
| Parking: | Dobie Mall parking (at Whitis and 20th St.) and the University Coop Parking lot ( San Antonio lot) |
| Categories: | Current Students, Everyone, Lecture/talk, Lifestyle & Community |
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