Jewish Painters

Louise Nevelson

Scavenger Par Excellence, Wandering Jewess.

Jules Olitski

Spraying It, Not Saying It.

Chaim Soutine

A Belarusian yeshiva boy becomes an icon of Parisian art.

Jewish Modern Art

From Abstract Expressionism to Feminism.

Midrashic Art

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

Biblical Art

A history of visual depictions of the Hebrew Bible.

Jewish Painters

With the Enlightenment, Jewish painters experienced unprecedented opportunity.

Jewish Art in Medieval & Modern Times

Jewish artists have tended to take on elements of the societies in which the artists lived.

Jewish Art in the Ancient World

As far back as the biblical period, art has been created and valued in Jewish communities.

Overview: History & Theory of Jewish Art

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?