Routledge The Holocaust and Representations of Jews - Book

Explore the complex relationship between history and identity in this scholarly work from the Routledge Jewish Studies Series. The Holocaust and Representations of Jews examines how major national exhibitions across Europe portray the Jewish minority and their cultural and religious self-understandings. By looking at both historical and contemporary contexts, this book provides a deep look into how the Holocaust shapes public perception. This text applies insights from New Museology to the field of Jewish Studies. It focuses on the visual representation of Jewish history and how Jewish identifications are presented through the display of photographs. Through specific case studies, such as the Holocaust Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum in London and the permanent exhibition at the Jewish Museum, readers gain a clear understanding of how museums shape our view of the past. This book is an essential resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in how museums communicate sensitive history and identity.