Art Et Liberte: Rupture, War and Surrealism in Egypt (1938-1948) Arabic Edition

Art Et Liberte: Rupture, War and Surrealism in Egypt (1938-1948) Arabic Edition

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Author: Sam Bardaouil

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 224


This publication accompanies the first exhibition dedicated to the manifestation of the Surrealist movement in Egypt. With images of over 200 works, it offers the reader a first hand look at this artistic world. Through various visual (painting, drawing, photography) and literary media, this catalogue provides visitors with an indispensable companion for understanding the effervescent artistic context of 1930s-40s Egypt. More than example of aesthetic research, the creation of the movement was stimulated by a real revolutionary impetus. It stood against the opinions and conventions of the time. Works from the most important artists are represented, including visual artists Abdel Hadi El Gazzar, Kamel El Telmissany, Fouad Kamel, Ida Kar, Amy Nimr, and Rams�s Younan, as well as poets and writers Albert Cossery,Georges Henein, and Edmond Jab�s.
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Author: Sam Bardaouil

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 224


This publication accompanies the first exhibition dedicated to the manifestation of the Surrealist movement in Egypt. With images of over 200 works, it offers the reader a first hand look at this artistic world. Through various visual (painting, drawing, photography) and literary media, this catalogue provides visitors with an indispensable companion for understanding the effervescent artistic context of 1930s-40s Egypt. More than example of aesthetic research, the creation of the movement was stimulated by a real revolutionary impetus. It stood against the opinions and conventions of the time. Works from the most important artists are represented, including visual artists Abdel Hadi El Gazzar, Kamel El Telmissany, Fouad Kamel, Ida Kar, Amy Nimr, and Rams�s Younan, as well as poets and writers Albert Cossery,Georges Henein, and Edmond Jab�s.