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VEIL: VEILING, REPRESENTATION AND CONTEMPORARY ART; ED. BY DAVID A. BAILEY

VEIL: VEILING, REPRESENTATION AND CONTEMPORARY ART; ED. BY DAVID A. BAILEY

veiling, representation and contemporary art
Art & PhotographySociology
Pages
187
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

This edited collection explores the multifaceted role of veiling in contemporary art, examining its representation across various cultural and social contexts. Through essays by diverse contributors, the book delves into themes of identity, gender, religion, and artistic expression as they relate to the veil. It offers a critical perspective on how veils are depicted and interpreted in modern artistic practices.

Prose complexity
10/10

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Genres

Art & Photography Sociology Islam

Authors

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David A. Bailey

David A. Bailey MBE (born 1961), is a British Afro-Caribbean curator, photographer, writer and cultural facilitator, living and working in London. Among his main concerns are the notions of diaspora and black representation in art.[1] -Wikipedia