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ReviewsA fantastic access point for those looking for an introduction to the styles, themes and forms of art from the Arab world... - Time Out Doha, A fantastic access point for those looking for an introduction to the styles, themes and forms of art from the Arab world… - Time Out Doha, A fantastic access point for those looking for an introduction to the styles, themes and forms of art from the Arab world... -- Time Out Doha, A fantastic access point for those looking for an introduction to the styles, themes and forms of art from the Arab world… -- Time Out Doha
SynopsisArtistic expression in the Middle East is experiencing something of a renaissance. This book provides an overview of modern and contemporary art of the Middle East and Arab world from 1945 to the present, with an emphasis on artists active today., Artistic expression in the Middle East is experiencing something of a renaissance. Domestic patronage is flourishing, and an impressive array of new museums and art fairs across the region is helping to stimulate international interest in an increasingly influential movement. Art of the Middle East is an accessible overview of modern and contemporary art of the Middle East and Arab world from 1945 to the present, with an emphasis on artists active today. The featured works are divided into seven themed sections - including literature, portraiture and the body, and politics, conflict and war - while extended captions provide an engaging commentary on each artwork and the artist behind its creation. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this landmark publication is an authoritative guide to a challenging and exciting body of work.
LC Classification NumberN7265