Deconstructing the Myths of Islamic Art (Routledge Research in Art History) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0367772663 ISBN 13: 9780367772666

Publisher: Routledge, 2023

Synopsis

Deconstructing the Myths of Islamic Art addresses how researchers can challenge stereotypical notions of Islam and Islamic art while avoiding the creation of new myths and the encouragement of nationalistic and ethnic attitudes.

Despite its Orientalist origins, the field of Islamic art has continued to evolve and shape our understanding of the various civilizations of Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Situated in this field, this book addresses how universities, museums, and other educational institutions can continue to challenge stereotypical or homogeneous notions of Islam and Islamic art. It reviews subtle and overt mythologies through scholarly research, museum collections and exhibitions, classroom perspectives, and artists’ initiatives. This collaborative volume addresses a conspicuous and persistent gap in the literature, which can only be filled by recognizing and resolving persistent myths regarding Islamic art from diverse academic and professional perspectives.

The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, museum studies, visual culture, and Middle Eastern studies.

About this title

About the Author

Onur Öztürk is an Assistant Professor of Art History at Columbia College Chicago, USA.

Xenia Gazi is a Lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA.

Sam Bowker is a Senior Lecturer in Art History and Visual Culture at Charles Sturt University, Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367772663
• ISBN 13: 9780367772666
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 246
• Editor: Öztürk Onur, Gazi Xenia, Bowker Sam