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Art of the Middle East : modern and contemporary art of the Arab world and Iran

Eigner, Saeb author, حديد، زهاء، 1950-2016 author of introduction, etc, Caussé, Isabelle author of introduction, etc, Masters, Christopher author of introduction, etc

2010

Overview

Steeped in history and tradition, artistic expression in the Arab world and Iran is experiencing a renaissance of its very own. Domestic patronage is flourishing and an array of new museums and art fairs across the region is helping to stimulate international interest in an increasingly noticeable movement. This work is a survey of modern and contemporary art of the Arab world and Iran from the mid-1950s to the present day. The book begins with a highly informative introduction to the subject. It is then divided into seven themed sections, including sacred scripture; music and performance; and politics, conflict and war. Extended captions provide a commentary on each work and the artist behind its creation, while also placing it in a wider context. It contains more than 450 colour illustrations, a guide to Arabic script, and biographies of the 200 plus featured artists -- From book jacket.

• Publisher: Merrell
• Subject: 1900-2099 / 1950-2000. / 2000-2010. / Geschichte 1955-2010 / Art, Middle Eastern 20th century. / Art, Middle Eastern 21st century.
• ISBN: 9781858945002, 1858945003

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
N 7265 .E34 2010	1	BOOK	ARTS