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BUDKO, JOSEPH (–), painter and graphic artist.

Budko, who was born in Plonsk, received a traditional Jewish education. In he went to study at the art school in Vilna. In Budko moved to Berlin where he learned metal-chasing and also studied at the Museum of Arts and Crafts. Eventually he also took up woodcutting, lithography, and painting. In Budko settled in Palestine. Budko stressed the teaching of graphic design and utilized the ornamental value of the Hebrew letters.

Budko's subject matter was determined by the Jewish environment in which he grew up and to which he returned in Jerusalem. Budko developed a style that combined the personal with the Jewish, being a synthesis of Jewish tradition and modern art.

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He also revived the spirit of Jewish book illustration, adapting it to modern design. Among the books he illustrated are the Haggadah , and he designed many bookplates. Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. January 10, Retrieved January 10, from Encyclopedia. Then, copy and paste the text into your bibliography or works cited list.

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