IMES 106A — Politics of Modern Middle Eastern Art

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Surveys the political underpinnings of Middle Eastern art in the 20th century and the socio-political conditions that shaped cultural production in the region. We will explore how art was used as a tool of soft power, and how artists challenged authority through subversive movements and practices. The class will address an often neglected dimension of the modern history of North Africa and West Asia. Special one-time offering, fall 2021.
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi