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Book Synopsis: The West has long had a fascination with the art and culture of the ‘Orient’. Covering a period from the late fifteenth century to the present day Inspired by the East sheds light on the complex cultural exchange between these civilizations, which has generated a profusion of beautiful objects, perhaps most famously the Orientalist paintings and decorative arts of the nineteenth century.
Published to accompany a major exhibition at the British Museum in London and the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, this richly illustrated book offers a new perspective on what the Islamic world has meant to Western artists, designers and thinkers. At the same time, instances of East looking West are explored, as artists in the Middle East and North Africa used and subverted the Orientalist gaze for their own purposes.
This fresh approach includes works of art by well-known Orientalist painters such as Eugène Delacroix, John Frederick Lewis and Ludwig Deutsch, as well as a wide range of decorative art, photography, books and ephemera. A collection of essays approaches the subject from a variety of viewpoints, investigating questions of authenticity, exoticism, intercultural connections and globalization over five centuries.
Inspired by the East is a contemporary and original examination of the artistic encounters between East and West, revealing how European and North American visual arts were inspired by the Islamic world.
Table of Contents
- Forewords
- Introduction by William Greenwood and Lucien de Guise
- The Orientalism Debate by John M. MacKenzie
- The Origins of Orientalism by William Kynan-Wilson
- Orientalism, Orientalist Art and the Making of Meaning by Mary Kelly
- John Frederick Lewis, ‘A Memlook Bey’ by Briony Llewellyn
- Islamic Influence on European Design by Catherine L. Futter
- Orientalism and the History of Photography in the Middle East by Ali Behdad
- New Meanings for Orientalism: A Visual Dialogue with Contemporary Artists from the Middle East and North Africa by Mary Kelly
- Catalogue section, with catalogue entries
- Map, Bibliography, Acknowledgements, Picture Credits
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Discover the captivating world of Islamic art and its profound influence on Western artists in our latest release, "Inspired by the East: How the Islamic world influenced Western art". Immerse yourself in a cultural exchange that spans centuries, as we unveil the beauty and creativity that emerged from this fascinating connection. With a range of beautifully illustrated art, essays, and thought-provoking perspectives, this book offers a fresh and contemporary examination of the artistic encounters between East and West.
Uncover the secrets behind the allure of Orientalist paintings and decorative arts of the nineteenth century, which have captured the imagination of art enthusiasts for generations. Dive into the works of renowned painters such as Eugène Delacroix, John Frederick Lewis, and Ludwig Deutsch, and explore a wide array of decorative art, photography, books, and ephemera that showcase the mesmerizing influence of the Islamic world on European and North American visual arts.
Not only does "Inspired by the East" shed light on how the West viewed the East, but it also delves into how artists from the Middle East and North Africa reappropriated and subverted the Orientalist gaze for their own creative purposes. This groundbreaking perspective will challenge your preconceptions and reveal the dynamic intercultural connections that have shaped art for centuries.
Accompanying a major exhibition at the prestigious British Museum in London and the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, this engrossing book is rich in both visual content and intellectual exploration. Essays from esteemed scholars offer insightful viewpoints on authenticity, exoticism, intercultural connections, and globalization, presenting a comprehensive understanding of this enduring artistic exchange.
Experience the brilliance of Islamic influences on Western art firsthand with "Inspired by the East". Enrich your knowledge and appreciation for the cross-cultural evolution of art and uncover the hidden narratives that link these two worlds. Don't miss out on this contemporary and original examination of a fascinating chapter in art history.
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