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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
Modigliani, an Italian Jewish painter of the early 20th century, settled in which European city?
Question 2 of 10
True or False: Jewish papercutting has always been limited to very rare items or ritual objects.
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
An 18th century illustrated Book of Esther shows Queen Vashti portrayed as
Question 5 of 10
Which object is described as a piece of art made by Moses himself
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
Which modern Jewish artist was known for using a spray gun on his paintings?
Question 8 of 10
When did Anna Ticho, famous for her drawings of the Jerusalem hills, first move to Jerusalem?
Question 9 of 10
A shivviti hanging in a synagogue would use these Hebrew letters
Question 10 of 10
How did Moshe Kupferman express his experience in Polish concentration camps through his paintings?
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