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Vision of Light A Century of Watercolor in Israel. Israel Museum exhibition catalog book 1988. HC. DJ. Quote good condition. 1.950 k”g - General Description A beautifully produced exhibition catalogue published by the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, to accompany the landmark exhibition. This elegant volume traces a century of watercolor painting in the Land of Israel, presenting a rich and varied panorama of artists, techniques, and themes that reflect the unique relationship between light, landscape, and artistic expression in Israeli art. 🖌️ Contents and Themes Featuring insightful essays by leading Israeli art scholars and curators, the book includes over 200 high-quality color plates showcasing works by many of Israel’s foremost painters — from the pioneers of the early 20th century to contemporary artists. Among the featured names: Reuven Rubin, Nahum Gutman, Anna Ticho, Yosef Zaritsky, Miryam Bernstein-Cohen, Muniya Grossman, Aviva Uri, Dani Karavan, Michal Na’aman, and many others. The essays explore the aesthetic and symbolic dimensions of light, transparency, and color, as well as the connections between watercolor as a medium and the Israeli landscape, cultural identity, and artistic materiality. 🌞 Design and Production Premium-quality art catalogue printed on coated paper Balanced layout of text and full-page reproductions Elegant graphic design emphasizing clarity, space, and color Includes English summaries and bilingual introductions (in some copies, fully bilingual text) 📚 Publication Details Publisher: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem Year: 1998 Pages: approx. 240 Languages: Hebrew and English Binding: Softcover / Hardcover (depending on edition) Size: approx. 28 × 23 cm 🌟 Significance and Appeal This volume stands as the most comprehensive publication ever devoted to the art of watercolor in Israel, serving both as a scholarly reference and a work of visual poetry. Highly regarded by art historians, curators, and collectors of Israeli art, the book provides an invaluable overview of a medium that captures the delicate interplay of light, atmosphere, and emotion in the local artistic imagination. Well-preserved copies are increasingly sought after by collectors of Israeli exhibition catalogues from the 1990s and by libraries specializing in modern and Middle Eastern art.