Murals In Israel - Ades Synagogue - Set

Murals are part of the Israeli landscape. Thousands of works of art - paintings, reliefs, mosaics and other art forms and techniques can be found on the walls of public buildings, both inside and out. Some were created by well known artists, but many are folk expressions by local or passing artists. These murals tell a tale and depict the multifaceted tapestry of Israeli society, the history of the modern settlement of Eretz Israel and its cultural heritage. Modern-day murals flourished in the 1950’s after the establishment of the State of Israel, adorning synagogues and public buildings, mostly in agricultural settlements. Artists utilized local materials and attempted to imitate ancient methods such as mosaics and ceramics.