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Images of Enchantment: Visual and Performing Arts of the Middle East,Used
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This original and multidimensional book brings a refreshing new approach to the study of the arts of the Middle East. By dealing in one volume with dance, music, painting, and cinema, as experienced and practiced not only within the Middle East but also abroad, Images of Enchantment breaks down the artificial distinctionsof form, geography, high and low art, performer and artistthat are so often used to delineate the subjects and processes of Middle Eastern artistic culture.The eighteen essays in this book cover themes as diverse as Bedouin dance, the music of Arab Americans, cinema in Egypt and Iran, Hollywood representations of the Middle East, and contemporary Sudanese painting. The contributions come from scholars and critics and from the artists themselves. Together, they present a wideranging and holistic view of the arts in their social, political, anthropological, and gender contexts.Contributors: Walter Armbrust, Farida Ben Lyazid, Kay Hardy Campbell, Virginia Danielson, Marjorie Franken, Sondra Hale, Carolee Kent, Hamid Naficy, Salwa Mikdadi Nashashibi, Anne K. Rasmussen, Selim Sednaoui, Simon Shaheen, Rebecca Stone, Chabia Talal, Karin Van Nieuwkerk, William Young, Sherifa Zuhur.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Images of Enchantment'? A: The book explores the visual and performing arts of the Middle East, covering dance, music, painting, and cinema, both within the region and abroad.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: Contributors include notable scholars and critics as well as artists themselves, such as Walter Armbrust, Farida Ben Lyazid, and Sherifa Zuhur.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the essays of the book? A: The essays cover diverse themes including Bedouin dance, Arab American music, cinema in Egypt and Iran, Hollywood's portrayal of the Middle East, and contemporary Sudanese painting.
- Q: When was 'Images of Enchantment' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 1998.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Images of Enchantment' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Images of Enchantment' contain? A: The book contains a total of 342 pages.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Images of Enchantment'? A: This is the first edition of the book.
- Q: Is there a focus on gender issues in the arts discussed? A: Yes, the essays present a view of the arts within their social, political, anthropological, and gender contexts.
- Q: What is the overall approach of 'Images of Enchantment' towards Middle Eastern arts? A: The book takes a multidimensional approach, breaking down artificial distinctions in art forms and geography, to provide a holistic view of Middle Eastern artistic culture.