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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
Where was Israeli artist Reuven Rubin's first major exhibit held?
Question 2 of 10
How did Moshe Kupferman express his experience in Polish concentration camps through his paintings?
Question 3 of 10
Yaccov Agam is famous for what style of painting?
Question 4 of 10
The Dura Europos synagogue is known for its
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
Modigliani, an Italian Jewish painter of the early 20th century, settled in which European city?
Question 7 of 10
The Second Commandment prohibits
Question 8 of 10
Who was Moshe Safdie?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following is an example of Hellenistic influence over Jewish art?
Question 10 of 10
Sharon Ya'ari, winner of the 2006 Israel Prize for outstanding visual art, is best known for taking photographs of
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