Arthur szyk june 16, 1894 september, 1951 was a graphic artist, book illustrator, stage designer and caricaturist. Historicana presents, the definitive source for original art, books, fine art prints, posters, and stamps by polishjewish master illuminator and wwii. In the 1930s, polish jewish artist artur szyk also known as arthur. Arthur szyk was born into a jewish family in lodz, in the part of poland which was under russian rule in the 19th century. Polishborn jewish artist arthur szyk was known for his richly detailed book illustrations and illuminations on jewish themes. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards customer service free shipping shopper toolkit registry sell. Arthur szyk the szyk haggadah, original art, fine art. Activist artist and book illustrator extraordinaire. Publishers in poland, for example, were reluctant to publicize a book that drew a direct parallel between the contemporary policies of. Winner of the national jewish book award, 2017 this is an indispensable publication on the life and work of the great polishjewishamerican artistactivist arthur szyk. Arthur szyk the szyk haggadah, original art, fine art prints.
The art of arthur szyk, coproducer of the documentary film, soldier in art. Arthur szyk has 21 books on goodreads with 1541 ratings. Soldier in art, steven heller writes, this book is also a testament to the indefatigability of the man behind the scenes whose own willpower reintroduced. There is no haggadah like it, before or since, filled with sumptuous paintings of. Arthur szyk s illuminated haggadah was a labor of love that consumed more than a decade of his life. He always regarded himself both as a pole and a jew. A trade edition of the work was a popular bar mitzvah gift, and images reproduced in knockoffs brought szyks art into many u. If you are looking to elevate your seder experience and bring more meaning to this important evening with family and friends, there is no better choice that the szyk haggadah. On their own, this haggadah could be a gorgeous coffee table book. Arthur szyk paintings for sale arthur szyk art value price. Pen and black ink over graphite, with a few corrections in white gouache accession. Soldier in art, edited by curator irwin ungar as a companion volume. Historicana presents the definitive source for original art, books, and fine art prints by polishjewish illuminator and wwii political artist arthur artur szyk.
Arthur szyk is the third short documentary ungar has coproduced on the artist. Freedom illuminated by sherwin, byron,ungar, irvin, szyk, arthur and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of ruth arthur szyk book of ruth, jewish art, art. Artur szyk also known as arthur szyk was an internationally acclaimed polish jewish draughtsman and illustrator. The szyk haggadah is a passover haggadah that was illustrated by the polishjewish artist arthur szyk in. If you are interested in the beautiful poetry in the form of prayers and traditional responsorials for the passover and enjoy szyks art, this is a perfect choice for your library. The richly illustrated haggadah published by szyk in 1940 was the most expensive book of its time. The szyk haggadah graphic arts princeton university. Sep 21, 20 arthur szyk pronounced schick was a graphic artist, book illustrator, stage designer and caricaturist. Szyk was a renowned polish jewish artist who created his haggadah in the 1930s during the rise of nazi. Soldier in art, newyork historical society, new york city september 15, 2017 january 21, 2018 arthur szyk and the art of the haggadah, contemporary jewish museum, san francisco february to june 29, 2014. Arthur szyk and the art of the haggadah contemporary jewish. An activistartist, szyk conceived of art as a means to make a case for social.
The american press called szyk a oneman army against fascism. Irvin ungar is the curator of the arthur szyk society in burlingame, ca. Arthur szyk was born into a prosperous middleclass jewish family in lodz, in the part of poland which was under russian rule in the 19th century. Irvin ungar born 1948 is an american former pulpit rabbi and antiquarian bookseller, considered the foremost expert on the artist arthur szyk. There is no haggadah like it, before or since, filled with sumptuous paintings of jewish heroes and stunning calligraphy. An acculturated polish jew, szyk always proudly regarded. Without question, one of the most beautiful and moving of all illustrated haggadot is the beloved haggadah of arthur szyk. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He wrote me, however, that szyks megillat esther remains a mystery. See more ideas about artist, illustration and grimms fairy tales book. Szyk is best known for his illustrated and illuminated haggadah. Arthur szyk, and the creator and publisher of the luxury limited edition of the szyk haggadah.
Haggadah by arthur szyk abebooks shop for books, art. He also serves as the curator of the arthur szyk society in burlingame, california. Due to its superb aesthetic qualities and bold, antinazi message, this outstanding example of book art is one of the bestknown texts of its kind. Freedom illuminated szyk, arthur, ungar, irvin, sherwin, byron on. Mar 05, 2020 ungar has created a wonderful new version of the famous szyk haggadah. Adolph hitler put a price tag on arthur szyk s head. Arthur szyk and the art of the haggadah is organized by the contemporary jewish museum, san francisco. Arthur szyk pronounced shick created his magnificent haggadah in lodz, on the eve of the nazi occupation of his native poland. In the 1930s, he created a haggadah, or a traditional guide to the passover seder. Mar 25, 20 this pin was discovered by lady rosabell. Soldier in art irvin ungar, steven heller, michael berenbaum, tom freudenheim, james kettlewell on.
An activistartist, szyk conceived of art as a means to make a case for social justice. The work of arthur szyk, whose political cartoons lampooned. Soldier in art, is available from the nyhistory store. After the rise of hitler, arthurs political activism led him to produce popular antifascist cartoons.
He originally intended his passover story to be a strong statement against the nazis, but no publisher in poland or czechoslovakia dared take on a project with strong iconography. In 2011, i created a popular trade edition of the szyk haggadah for abrams books, one of the largest distributors of art and illustrated books in the us. Apr 01, 2011 the szyk haggadah is extraordinarily beautiful and easy to use. Written before wwii, the syzk haggadah was created to inspire and to motivate. May, 2015 arthur szyk pronounced schick was a graphic artist, book illustrator, stage designer and caricaturist. Arthur szyk haggadah in collectible judaic books for sale. There have recently been exhibits of his art at the magnes museum, housed in university of california in berkeley, and the new york historical society, with a book of his wartime illustrations, arthur szyk. Maariv bought the rights to use the purim art, and in. Americans first knew and loved arthur szyk s illuminated manuscripts and political caricatures as they appeared on and between the covers of their most popular magazines during the second world war. Help us teach about the consequences of unchecked hate and antisemitism. Arthur szyk was born in lodz, poland in 1894 and died in new canaan, connecticut, usa, an american citizen, in 1951. This powerful, striking book is one for all art enthusiasts and collectors, students of world war ii and holocaust history, and the art world in general, as well as a vital tool for educators.
Arthur szyk 18941951 brilliantly wielded paintbrush and palette in the great battles for freedom in his lifetime. Seventy four plates plus frontis self portrait color and black and white eighteen text pages. Arthur szyk and the art of the haggadah, contemporary jewish museum, san francisco february to june 29, 2014 arthur szyk. The haggadah is a book that contains the liturgy for the seder eve, the first. Miniature paintings and modern illuminations, california palace of the legion of honor, san francisco december 10, 2010 to march 27, 2011. Arthur szyks most popular book is the canterbury tales. The almostforgotten jewish artist who propagandized. This polishborn illustrator also used his art as a weapon against fascism during world war ii to such devastating effect that eleanor roosevelt described him as a oneman army. Soldier in art winner of the 2017 national jewish book award, coproducer of the documentary film, soldier in art.
Jewish artists first began illustrating the haggadah during the middle ages the sarajevo haggadah of the 14 th century is a wellknown example, a vibrant tradition still observed today. The szyk haggadah is a passover haggadah that was illustrated by the polish jewish artist arthur szyk in. Deeply devoted to judaism, to poland, and to the united states, he created works that glorified their histories and their ideals, as well as the larger issues of democracy, civil liberties, and human rights. Arthur szyk 18941951 was a political caricaturist, book illustrator, and the foremost illuminator of the 20th century. Arthur szyk created what is arguably the most beautiful book of all time. The szyk haggadah is extraordinarily beautiful and easy to use. The art is astounding and the calligraphy hebrew gorgeous. Arthur szyk jamestown poles jamestown poles, imaginary portrait of polishrevolutionary war patriots done for the polish pavilion of the newyork worlds fair. Mar 15, 2011 this book is the prayer book for jewish seder illustrated by polishjewish artist, arthur szyk. The szyk haggadah paperback by arthur szyk and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Arthur szyk united states holocaust memorial museum. The szyk haggadah is a passover haggadah that was illustrated by the polishjewish artist arthur szyk in poland between 1934 and 1936. There is no haggadah like it, before or since, filled with sumptuous paintings of jewish heroes and stunning. The haggadah hebrew for the telling is called the great book of freedom, recounting the story of the exodus of the ancient hebrews from slavery in egypt. A soldier in art the megillat esther of arthur szyk the. Arthur szyk haggadah in collectible judaic books for sale ebay. The 22 best and most beautiful modern art haggadahs for passover. Arthur szyk american born poland, lodz 18941951 date. The times of london declared his art work to be among the most beautiful. His magnum opus is the szyk haggadah completed in the style of an. Get the best deals on arthur szyk haggadah in collectible judaic books when you shop the largest online selection at.
Art market estimated value about arthur szyk works of art. Historicana presents the definitive source for original art, books, and fine art prints by polishjewish illuminator and wwii political artist arthur artur szyk 18941951. He worked as an illustrator, illuminator, and cartoonist. Filmmaker jim ruxin set 70 images of szyk and his artwork into a. Ungar is credited as the man behind the szyk renaissance who pulled szyk out of obscurity through scholarship, exhibitions, and publications spanning nearly three decades. Soldier in art arthur szyk blasted tyranny in stunning. Szyk s visual commentary on the ancient story of passover uses the vocabulary and format of an illuminated manuscript. During his lifetime 18941951, arthur szykpronounced schickearned fame in poland, france, canada, the united states, and israel for his exquisite book illustrations, religious art, miniatures, political caricatures, and postage stamp designs. Book of ruth illuminated letters jewish art military illustrations lettering books.