Jewish Art

Jewish Art

Jewish Art 101

An introduction to Jewish visual arts from Bezalel to the 21st century.

Jewish Art

Hiddur Mitzvah: The Case for Beautiful Ritual Objects

Aesthetically pleasing Judaica enhances holiday celebration.

Jewish Art

Marc Chagall

Images of earth and air co-mingle in this Jewish painter's enduring work

Ask the Expert: Graven Images

Is it okay to paint or sculpt the human form?

Biblical Art

A history of visual depictions of the Hebrew Bible.

Israeli Art

Part of what makes the art scene in Israel so unique is that the country blends so many varying influences from all over the Jewish world.

Traditional Jewish Papercuts

Folk art even the poorest folk could create.

Jewish Art Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish art and artists?

Camille Pissarro

Rebbe of the Impressionists.

Anna Ticho

This artist became famous for her drawings of the Jerusalem hills.

Siona Benjamin

An artist who paints from the East.

Arthur Szyk: His Brush Was His Sword

"Roosevelt's soldier with a pen."

Jules Olitski

Spraying It, Not Saying It.

Chaim Soutine

A Belarusian yeshiva boy becomes an icon of Parisian art.

Contemporary Art in Israel

Confronting local politics--on an international stage.