Contemporary Synagogue Art. Developments in the United States 1945-1965

by Avram Kampf

Dr. Kampf carefully explores the historical and social roots of this remarkable union of modern art and the synagogue, and frankly appraises its achievements, difficulties and shortcomings. This study, reflecting the author's travel around the United States, his discussions with artists, architects, rabbis, and building committees, and his actual participation in planning some of the art work discussed, should be of immeasurable value to the scholar and the artists, the student of contemporary art and culture, the clergy of all faiths, the architect, the educator and the interested layman.

276 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1966