{"product_id":"sarah-bernhardt-the-jewish-museum-9780300109191","title":"Sarah Bernhardt: The Art of High Drama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated celebration of the life, art, and style of \"the Divine Sarah\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 Com馘ie Fran軋ise 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.\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBernhardt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFeatured illustrations include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Art Nouveau posters by Alphonse Mucha depicting Bernhardt in her most famous roles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Designer costumes, tunics, tiaras, and jewelry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A human skull, a gift from Victor Hugo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Portraits of the actress by Jean Cocteau, F駘ix Nadar, Andy Warhol, and others\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePublished in association with The Jewish Museum, New York \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition Schedule: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Jewish Museum, New York (December 2, 2005 - April 2, 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e The Jewish Museum, Carol Ockman, Kenneth E. Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0300109199\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780300109191\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Yale University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.02lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.78h x 9.02w x 0.93d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2006 pg. 1815\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/10\/2007 pg. 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2006","brand":"The Jewish Museum","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43946402251007,"sku":"9780300109191","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_b27e0744-d8bd-4dd1-bb7b-3817d83e60e1.jpg?v=1681512942","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sarah-bernhardt-the-jewish-museum-9780300109191","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}