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Mantua in Jerusalem
EVA Minerva - Jerusalem 2014
Prof. Moshe Caine - Dr. Andreina Contessa
An Interactive Web Exhibition Prototype exhibit within the Israel Museum Portal
Rationale To tell the story of the Jewish community of Mantua, 11th - 20th century
The Journey from Italy to Jerusalem
Background !
The city of Mantua was one of the greatest Renaissance courts in Europe and home
of the wealthy Gonzaga family. Under the
Gonzagas, Mantua became one of the most important
artistic, cultural, and musical centres of
Northern Italy, known particularly for its
architectural treasures, elegant palaces and
Renaissance cityscape.
Jewish Culture !
During the 16th century the Gonzaga family who were in power in Mantua until 1708
gave much support to cultural and artistic life in the city and Mantua became an important center of Renaissance art and
humanism, encouraging a wide interest in Jewish
literature and history. Eminent Jews contributed to the city
from the 15th century onwards and their legacy was an
influence and inspiration for many generations in various
fields of activity.
Methodology Narrative rather than Data
Story told through Objects from the collection
Timeline Show the community life in the larger context of Italian history
Interactive journey through Time
Cultural Life Reciprocal influences of Jewish-ItalianCulture
Music, Print, Medicine, Banking, Everyday Life, etc.
The Synagogues Centers of Community
Centers of Religion
Treasures from the Collection Emphasis on items that mirror the life of the community
Not an attempt at a database of the collection
Ritual Objects Every object tells a story
Reflections of everyday life
The Mantua Ark Centrepiece of the Museum Unique Interactive 3D Scan
Website due to go online in English and
Hebrew in coming months