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Introduction

Jewish Art and Architecture, art, architecture, and artefacts created to serve the Jewish faith, or made in connection with Jewish cultural traditions. It begins with the ancient Hebraic art of Palestine and continues among Jews throughout the world up to the present. Stylistically, Jewish art generally follows other art of the same period or locality. Secular painting by Jewish artists is not usually distinguished from other mainstream art, even if its subject matter is restricted to Jewish culture.