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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
The Supreme Court building in Jerusalem was built to face both the city and the:
Question 2 of 10
When did the elaborate traditions of creating Jewish art such as illuminated ketubot and ornate silver Torah crowns and breastplates begin?
Question 3 of 10
Which artist, and eventual Holocaust victim, captured the fear of the time in his painting, "Self Portrait with Jewish Identity Card"?
Question 4 of 10
Some Jewish homes have a mizrach hanging on the wall, which is meant to remind people
Question 5 of 10
Which contemporary Israeli artist developed a type of minimalism strongly influenced by natural form and the Israeli landscape?
Question 6 of 10
Sharon Ya'ari, winner of the 2006 Israel Prize for outstanding visual art, is best known for taking photographs of
Question 7 of 10
The Dura Europos synagogue is known for its
Question 8 of 10
Which city in Israel was built initially as a reproduction of Eastern European cities like Odessa, Moscow, and Warsaw?
Question 9 of 10
What was the name of the first neighborhood established outside the Old City of Jerusalem in 1860?
Question 10 of 10
Modigliani, an Italian Jewish painter of the early 20th century, settled in which European city?
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