Books by Margaret Olin

Illuminates rise of paradigm of nonartistic Jew, and ways in which theorists, critics, and artists have sought to subvert, overcome, or work within it. This book examines cases that include Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts in Jerusalem, whose efforts to use art to create Jewish nationality in Palestine raise important issues of national identity.

Photography does more than simply represent the world. It acts in the world, connecting people to form relationships and shaping relationships to create communities. This book explores photography's ability to 'touch' us through a series of essays that shed light on photography's role in the world.