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Jewish Art Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish art and artists?

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The earliest pieces of Jewish art were religious objects — Torah adornments, marriage certificates, tombstones–that were illuminated. Relatively recently, “art for art’s sake” became a concept — and the Jewish world quickly adapted, producing such notable talents as Marc Chagall and Yaacov Agam. How much do you know about Jewish art?

Question 1 of 10
What was Chaim Soutine's signature style?
Question 2 of 10
A shivviti hanging in a synagogue would use these Hebrew letters
Question 3 of 10
Which biblical character was appointed to build the Tabernacle?
Question 4 of 10
Sharon Ya'ari, winner of the 2006 Israel Prize for outstanding visual art, is best known for taking photographs of
Question 5 of 10
Yaccov Agam is famous for what style of painting?
Question 6 of 10
True or False: Jewish papercutting has always been limited to very rare items or ritual objects.
Question 7 of 10
How does artist Archie Rand depict biblical characters?
Question 8 of 10
Which contemporary Israeli artist developed a type of minimalism strongly influenced by natural form and the Israeli landscape?
Question 9 of 10
Which artist thought of himself as "Roosevelt's soldier with a pen"?
Question 10 of 10
True or False: Micrography creates images out of words
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