History of Jewish Art

A Belarusian yeshiva boy becomes an icon of Parisian art.

Midrashic Art. Biblical Art. History and Theology of Jewish Art. Jewish Artists. Jewish Painters.

A history of visual depictions of the Hebrew Bible.

With the Enlightenment, Jewish painters experienced unprecedented opportunity.

Visual arts are a beautiful way to express religious devotion.

While the work of great Jewish artists continues to inspire generations, the concept of Jewish art remains a problematic one. The nagging question is, What makes Jewish art Jewish?