Katz, A. Raymond (Alexander Raymond), 1895-1974

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Mural painter, stained glass and mixed media artist; New York, N.Y. Born in Hungary, Katz' first name Sandor, was anglicized to Alexander upon his arrival in the United States, ca. 1909. Also known as Raymond Katz.

Following his studies at the American Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Academy of Arts, he was employed by Balaban and Katz to decorate movie palaces. His mural commission, "Ten Commandments" at Chicago's Century of Progress exhibition in 1933 was based on the Hebrew alphabet. Subsequent murals and stained glass window designs commissioned by synagogues throughout America display symbolic images interpretive of Jewish traditions. Author of Black on White (1933), The Ten Commandments (1946), A New Art for an Old Religion (1952), and Adventures in Casein (1951).

From the description of Alexander Raymond Katz papers, 1927-1974. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122454312

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creatorOf Katz, A. Raymond (Alexander Raymond), 1895-1974. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
referencedIn Milch Gallery records Archives of American Art
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creatorOf KATZ, ALEXANDER RAYMOND. Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
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New York (State)--New York
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Jewish artists
Jewish art
Decorative art
Jewish art and symbolism
Mural Painters
Painters
Stained glass artists
Synagogue art, American
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Birth 1895

Death 1974

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Americans

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