Jewish Art
Marc Chagall
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.
Read moreJewish Religious Art
Biblical Art
A history of visual depictions of the Hebrew Bible.
Midrashic Art
Midrash is a form of art that turns the Torah text inside out.
Jewish Folk Art
Visual arts are a beautiful way to express religious devotion.
Jewish Papercuts
Folk art even the poorest folk could create.
Hiddur Mitzvah
Beautiful ritual objects enhance holiday celebration.
Major Figures
Chaim Soutine
A Belarusian yeshiva boy becomes an icon of Parisian art.
Siona Benjamin
An artist who paints from the East.
Tobi Kahn
Seeing & ceremony.
Camille Pissarro
Rebbe of the Impressionists.
Jules Olitski
Spraying it, not saying it.
History
Jewish Art History
Contrary to popular perception, Jewish art dates back to biblical times.
Arthur Szyk
His brush was his sword.
Jewish Art in the Medieval & Modern Era
Jewish artists have tended to take on elements of the societies in which they lived.
Jewish Modern Art
From abstract expressionism to feminism.
Jewish Art 101
Jewish 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 Arts
Visual arts in Israel help define the country's identity.
Architecture
Integrating European and Middle Eastern elements.
Yaacov Agam
A pioneer of optic and kinetic art.
Anna Ticho
This artist became famous for her drawings of the Jerusalem hills.