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Veil

Veil

Veiling, Representation, and Contemporary Art
ArtIslam
Pages
191
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the multifaceted significance of veils in art and culture, with a particular focus on their representation and meaning for Muslim women in the Middle East and North Africa. It delves into the historical and contemporary contexts of veiling, examining its role in social life, customs, and modern art.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualThought-ProvokingComplex

Genres

Art Islam Sociology

Authors

D
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