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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
Which artist, and eventual Holocaust victim, captured the fear of the time in his painting, "Self Portrait with Jewish Identity Card"?
Question 2 of 10
Sharon Ya'ari, winner of the 2006 Israel Prize for outstanding visual art, is best known for taking photographs of
Question 3 of 10
How does artist Archie Rand depict biblical characters?
Question 4 of 10
Jerusalem stone is known for its
Question 5 of 10
Which city in Israel was built initially as a reproduction of Eastern European cities like Odessa, Moscow, and Warsaw?
Question 6 of 10
Modigliani, an Italian Jewish painter of the early 20th century, settled in which European city?
Question 7 of 10
What was Chaim Soutine's signature style?
Question 8 of 10
Some Jewish homes have a mizrach hanging on the wall, which is meant to remind people
Question 9 of 10
Which object is described as a piece of art made by Moses himself
Question 10 of 10
Archie Rand is famous for painting a synagogue mural in which American city?
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