Published on the occasion of the exhibition at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, this catalogue presents an in-depth overview of contemporary artworks from the Middle East. Developed within the context of Muslim doctrine, the history of art within this region, which itself encompasses various races, cultures and religions, generally centres upon a particularly abstract aesthetic geometric patterns and an avoidance of representational figures. The contemporary Arab art world is introduced to Japan against this backdrop of diversity, common history and booming modernity. With essays by Kondo Kenichi, Salwa Mikdadi and Nada Shabout, plus works by more than 30 artists.
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Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Catalogue of an exhibition held at Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, June 16-Oct. 28, 2012. Description: 207 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm. Japanese and English. Published on the occasion of the exhibition at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, this catalogue presents an in-depth overview of contemporary artworks from the Middle East. Developed within the context of Muslim doctrine, the history of art within this region, which itself encompasses various races, cultures and religions, generally centres upon a particularly abstract aesthetic geometric patterns and an avoidance of representational figures. The contemporary Arab art world is introduced to Japan against this backdrop of diversity, common history and booming modernity. Seller Inventory # 2ts519
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