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Jewish Art Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish art and artists?

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
Jerusalem stone is known for its
Question 2 of 10
What was the name of the first neighborhood established outside the Old City of Jerusalem in 1860?
Question 3 of 10
True or False: Micrography creates images out of words
Question 4 of 10
An 18th century illustrated Book of Esther shows Queen Vashti portrayed as
Question 5 of 10
A shivviti hanging in a synagogue would use these Hebrew letters
Question 6 of 10
Which of the following is an example of Hellenistic influence over Jewish art?
Question 7 of 10
Which contemporary Israeli artist developed a type of minimalism strongly influenced by natural form and the Israeli landscape?
Question 8 of 10
The Dura Europos synagogue is known for its
Question 9 of 10
True or False: Jewish papercutting has always been limited to very rare items or ritual objects.
Question 10 of 10
Which artist, and eventual Holocaust victim, captured the fear of the time in his painting, "Self Portrait with Jewish Identity Card"?

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