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E. M. Lilien – Jugendstil · Erotik · Zionismus – Rare Exhibition Catalogue – Jewish Museum Vienna, 1998 – Art Nouveau & Zionist Art - Published to accompany the landmark exhibition “E. M. Lilien – Jugendstil · Erotik · Zionismus”, held at the Jewish Museum Vienna (1998–1999) and later at the Braunschweig State Museum, this richly illustrated catalogue celebrates the work of Ephraim Moses Lilien (1874–1925), one of the leading Jewish Art Nouveau artists and a pioneering figure in early Zionist visual culture.   The volume explores Lilien’s distinctive fusion of Jugendstil aesthetics, biblical symbolism, erotic imagery, Jewish identity, and Zionist ideals. It reproduces numerous book illustrations, ex libris designs, prints, drawings, and graphic works created around the turn of the twentieth century. Lilien’s influence on the visual language of Zionism and the early Bezalel School is also highlighted.   Featuring essays by leading scholars and abundant high-quality illustrations, this catalogue is an essential reference for collectors and researchers of Jewish art, Art Nouveau, book illustration, graphic design, and Zionist history. Details: * Title: E. M. Lilien – Jugendstil · Erotik · Zionismus * Editors: Oz Almog & Gerhard Milchram * Publisher: Mandelbaum * Place of Publication: Vienna, Austria * Year: 1998 * Published for: Jewish Museum Vienna & Braunschweig State Museum exhibition * Pagination: 95 pages * Illustrated: Numerous black-and-white and color illustrations * Binding: Softcover * Language: German * Condition: Very good