A beautifully illustrated celebration of the life, art, and style of “the Divine Sarah” Sarah Bernhardt (1844–1923) was an extraordinary performer, so much so that her name became synonymous with acting. Yet her importance extended beyond the world of theater—she was an icon of French nationalism, a target of both admiration and scorn, an artist and sculptor, and a trendsetting avatar of style. This fascinating book examines the many sides and talents of Bernhardt, from her beginnings at the Comédie Française through her international stardom. Wonderfully illustrated, the book features an unprecedented collection of images relating to Bernhardt’s life, including paintings, posters, photographs, costumes, jewelry, stage designs, self-portraits, and sculptures.
 Bernhardt orchestrated a brilliant sixty-year career as an actress and entrepreneur, becoming a revered patriotic figure in her native France and a beloved star in America, where she undertook nine successful tours. Along the way she sat for the most fashionable artists of her time, became the most photographed woman in the world, and attached her name to everything from hair curlers to liqueurs. This book brings the incredible Sarah Bernhardt to life for contemporary readers and highlights her historical significance and integral place in modern culture.
 Featured illustrations include:
• Art Nouveau posters by Alphonse Mucha depicting Bernhardt in her most famous roles
• Designer costumes, tunics, tiaras, and jewelry
• A human skull, a gift from Victor Hugo
• Portraits of the actress by Jean Cocteau, Félix Nadar, Andy Warhol, and others

Sarah Bernhardt: The Art of High Drama

The Jewish Museum

Silver, Kenneth E.

Ockman, Carol

Humor & Entertainment

Yale University Press

The extraordinary works of art reproduced here communicate the aesthetic values and skill of their creators while revealing different aspects of Jewish culture. Paintings, prints, sculptures, and ceremonial objects all speak as evocatively about the Jewish experience in the world as they do about the unique power of art to both inspire and inform. Spanning approximately two hundred years, these works represent the enormous range of art in the unparalleled collection of the Jewish Museum in New York City. This calendar covers September 2019 through December 2020 (Elul 5779–Tevet 5781). In addition to its 16 images (one for each month), it includes major and minor Jewish holidays, the weekly Torah readings and candle-lighting times, and the blessings to be recited over the candles. All of Pomegranate’s calendars are printed with soy-based inks on FSC® certified paper, which means the paper has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® and manufactured by an FSC certified printer. FSC certification promotes responsible forest management by ensuring that forestry practices are environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically viable. FSC license code FSC N001864.

The Jewish Museum Calendar 2020 Wall Calendar

Arts & Photography

Pomegranate

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