Department of Jewish Art

Jewish art represents one of the world's oldest and most enduring cultural traditions, reflecting over two millennia of Jewish life, creativity, and interaction with diverse societies across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. From ancient synagogues and illuminated manuscripts to ritual objects, modern art, and contemporary visual culture, Jewish art offers a unique perspective on the history, identity, and cultural heritage of the Jewish people.

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From the early 1970s to the present, Jewish women have been at the center of the feminist art world. The course deals with the intersecting issues of feminist art, women’s art, and Jewish art. It illuminates the contribution of Jewish artists to the feminist art world…