The Orientalism debate, inspired by the work of Edward Said, has been a major source of cross-disciplinary controversy. This work offers a re-evaluation of this vast literature of Orientalism by a historian of imperalism, giving it a historical perspective. The discussion tests the notion that the Western arts received genuine inspiration from the East by examining the visual arts, architecture, design, music and theatre. The book argues that Western approaches to the Orient have been much more ambiguous and genuinely interactive than Said allowed.
By:
John M. MacKenzie Imprint: Manchester Univ. Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 426g ISBN:9780719045783 ISBN 10: 0719045789 Pages: 264 Publication Date:15 June 1995 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
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A / AS level
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
The Orientalism debate; the Orient and culture and imperialism; Orientalism in art; Orientalism in architecture; Orientalism in design; Orientalism in music; Orientalism in the theatre.
