Jewish Art
Images of flight pervade much of the painter Marc Chagall's work. Some of Chagall's works depict people and objects defying the earth's gravity, hovering over a scene below. These images offer a window of understanding into the artist's mind and work.
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Jewish Religious Art
Biblical Art
A history of visual depictions of the Hebrew Bible.
Midrashic ArtMidrash is a form of art that turns the Torah text inside out.
Jewish Folk ArtVisual arts are a beautiful way to express religious devotion.
Jewish PapercutsFolk art even the poorest folk could create.
Hiddur MitzvahBeautiful ritual objects enhance holiday celebration.
Major Figures
Chaim Soutine
A Belarusian yeshiva boy becomes an icon of Parisian art.
Siona BenjaminAn artist who paints from the East.
Tobi KahnSeeing & ceremony.
Camille PissarroRebbe of the Impressionists.
Jules OlitskiSpraying it, not saying it.
History
Jewish Art History
Contrary to popular perception, Jewish art dates back to biblical times.
Arthur SzykHis brush was his sword.
Jewish Art in the Medieval & Modern EraJewish artists have tended to take on elements of the societies in which they lived.
Jewish Modern ArtFrom abstract expressionism to feminism.
Jewish Art 101Jewish visual arts have flourished, bearing the imprint of Jewish wanderings around the globe
Israeli Art
Contemporary Art
Confronting local politics--on an international stage.
Visual ArtsVisual arts in Israel help define the country's identity.
ArchitectureIntegrating European and Middle Eastern elements.
Yaacov AgamA pioneer of optic and kinetic art.
Anna TichoThis artist became famous for her drawings of the Jerusalem hills.
