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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
A shivviti hanging in a synagogue would use these Hebrew letters
Question 2 of 10
What are teraphim?
Question 3 of 10
Camile Pissaro is best known as a/an
Question 4 of 10
Which object is described as a piece of art made by Moses himself
Question 5 of 10
The Second Commandment prohibits
Question 6 of 10
Which artist, and eventual Holocaust victim, captured the fear of the time in his painting, "Self Portrait with Jewish Identity Card"?
Question 7 of 10
When did the elaborate traditions of creating Jewish art such as illuminated ketubot and ornate silver Torah crowns and breastplates begin?
Question 8 of 10
Sharon Ya'ari, winner of the 2006 Israel Prize for outstanding visual art, is best known for taking photographs of
Question 9 of 10
What was Chaim Soutine's signature style?
Question 10 of 10
Who is often thought of as the "first Jewish painter?"
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