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Israel artist. Amitai Isaac. Artists Colony Safad. 1972. HC. Spine damaged, otherwise book in quite good condition. ...
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Israel artist. Amitai Isaac. Artists Colony Safad. 1972. HC. Spine damaged, otherwise book in quite good condition. 33.5 x 24.5 cm. 650 grams
Yitzhak Amittai (1907–1984) was an Israeli painter born in Jerusalem, renowned for his landscape paintings of Jerusalem and Safed, as well as works centered around the world of music. He was one of the founders of the Artists’ Colony in Safed and served as the chairman of the local artists’ association.
Biography:
Born in the Yemin Moshe neighborhood of Jerusalem.
Studied art in evening classes at "Bezalel" and music under Professor Shlomo Rozovsky.
In 1927, he moved to Cairo, where he managed a studio for advertising art.
In 1931, he moved to Paris and studied at the Academy of Art and Painting until 1934.
Upon returning to Israel, he joined the Haganah and taught art in kibbutzim in the Jezreel Valley.
In 1951, he moved to Safed, became one of the founders of the Artists’ Colony, and served as chairman of the artists’ association in the city.
His Work:
Amittai primarily painted in oil but also worked in watercolors and pastels. Early in his career, he created portraits of friends and acquaintances. Many of his paintings depict expressive landscapes of Safed and Jerusalem, enveloped in a mystical and poetic atmosphere, reflecting the narrow streets and the Middle Eastern character of these cities.
In addition to landscapes, he created abstract works influenced by French art and his love for music, often featuring musical instruments such as pianos and cellos. In the 1960s, he delved into still-life paintings, focusing on ritual objects and antique items.
Selected Exhibitions:
1939: Katz Gallery, Tel Aviv.
1957: "Musical Compositions, " Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
1965: "Nocturnal Safed, " Artists’ House, Tel Aviv.
1978: Retrospective, Beit Emanuel Museum, Ramat Gan.
Yitzhak Amittai skillfully conveyed the mystery and beauty of Safed and music through his sensitivity to light and color. His paintings reflect his rich inner world and artistic vision.
