Orientalism is a Western cultural movement climaxing in the
nineteenth century but with origins in the ancient and medieval worlds, and with a continuing influence today.
Much of Orientalist art depicts idealised or even fictional versions of the
East (ie Asia and North Africa) although it is based on real observations of these cultures. Orientalism is especially well represented in nineteenth century painting, but is also
an important thread in sculpture, literature, dramatic arts
and even travel writing.
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Presentation of the life and work of the Russian-French Painter Alexandre Roubtzoff. (Mostly in French.)
The only museum in America dedicated to collecting and exhibiting 19th- and early 20th-century European academic art. The basis of the Museum is an art collection acquired by the Lebanese writer and philosopher Dr. Dahesh (1909-1984.)
discussing Orientalists' understanding of the Sunni and Shia traditions in Islam.
George P. Landow's essay, originally from The Art Bulletin, 1982.
The only museum in America dedicated to collecting and exhibiting 19th- and early 20th-century European academic art. The basis of the Museum is an art collection acquired by the Lebanese writer and philosopher Dr. Dahesh (1909-1984.)
discussing Orientalists' understanding of the Sunni and Shia traditions in Islam.
Presentation of the life and work of the Russian-French Painter Alexandre Roubtzoff. (Mostly in French.)
George P. Landow's essay, originally from The Art Bulletin, 1982.
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