neotraditionalism in contemporary islamic art
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Neotraditionalism in Contemporary Islamic ArtAlix Elizabeth (Art IV)
Definition
Neotraditionalism in Contemporary Islamic Art: the juxtaposition of traditional Islamic art styles and techniques with modern content, composition, or ideas
Beginnings-definition of Islamic art has expanded to include more contemporary works
-Ali Omar Ermes (Libyan, b. 1945)
Lalla EssaydiMoroccan, b. 1956
traditional calligraphy and henna
gender and power
Shadi GhadirianIranian, b. 1974
juxtaposes women dressed in traditional Qajar style (1800s) with modern items
explores identity as a Muslim woman in both Iran and the world
Shahzia Sikander
Pakistani, b. 1969
trained in traditional miniature Indo-Persian paintings
now expanding installation art- ex. Parallax, inspired by UAE
Summing it Up-Museum Islamic Art exhibits broadening to include contemporary art- in the Met, LACMA
-first beginnings of trend emerged in mid-90s with artists like Ali Omar Ermes
-more and more artists, especially women from traditionally Muslim countries, are expanding upon this trend
-artists in this trend explore: traditional art styles, gender in Islam, personal identity, religious identity
Sourceshttp://artgallery.tufts.edu/exhibitions/2015/parallax.htm
http://www.lacma.org/islamic_art/ian.htm
http://www.npr.org/2015/05/05/402642797/at-la-museum-a-powerful-and-provocative-look-at-islamic-art-now
http://www.npr.org/2015/08/03/429010005/opulent-and-apolitical-the-art-of-the-mets-islamic-galleries
http://www.npr.org/2015/10/02/445291163/breaking-the-mold-artists-modern-miniatures-remix-islamic-art