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a journey to the world of the ottomans the art of jean baptiste vanmour 1671 1737
orientalism can be defined as a historical and cultural event which has been uniting various aspects of cultural life for a number of centuries literature fine art architecture music and philosophy . a vision of the east positive or negative based on imagination or historic facts it has generated an exotic image in our consciousness which has its own right to existence . at a crucial and timely moment in the history of relations between the west and islam this book provides the context and essential background to understanding this part of the world and the intense debate on this theme . the art biographer of the xviii century ottoman empire franco flemish artist jean baptiste vanmour 1671 1737 left a very important legacy pictorial evidences which can be considered as historical illustrations of all the aspects of xviii century ottoman life from diplomatic ceremonies in the ottoman court to everyday events of istanbul multinational society . it will be of strong interest to scholars of middle east studies anthropology history cultural studies post colonial studies and literary studies .
hardcover skira international corporation 2009 isbn13 9788861307964 isbn10 8861307965
abridged n isbn 13 9788861307964 number in series 1 number of pages 206 publisher random house inc release date 1241481600000