Palestinian Art: From 1850 to the Present

By Kamal Boullata

Subjects: Art and society, 704.0392740904, Art, palestinian arab, Art and society--history, Palestinian Arab Art, Art and society--palestine--history, Women artists--history, Palestinian Art, N7277 .b69 2009, Art, middle eastern, Women artists--palestine--history, Women artists, History, Art, palestinian arab--20th century, Art, palestinian arab--21st century, Art, palestinian arab--19th century

Description: "This pioneering book offers an insider's analysis of the development of Palestinian art from the 19th century to the present day. Kamal Boullata's diverse selection of pre-1948 paintings through contemporary media works highlights the political concerns of Palestinian artists and their unique contributions to modern Arab culture. Work by artists who continued to live in their homeland is examined alongside that of artists of the Palestinian diaspora, including art world luminary Mona Hatoum. Particular attention is paid to the role of women artists, revealing how strategies of resistance have been employed against the dominant artistic expression."--Publisher description.