Geometry and Art in the Modern Middle East

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This groundbreaking volume explores how traditional Islamic geometry has been reinterpreted in modern and contemporary art across the Middle East and beyond. Authors Roxane Zand an d Sussan Babaie examine the enduring influence of geometric aesthetics, with Babaie tracing its significance throughout Islamic art history and its re-emergence in modernist practices. The book highlights works by artists including Anila Quayyum Agha, Mohamed Kanoo, Lulwah Al Homoud, Dana Awartani, Susan Hefuna, Monir Farman Farmaian, Mehdi Moutashar, Zeinab Al Hashemi, Timo Nasseri, Ahmed Mater and many others. Their diverse approaches underscore the continued vitality and innovation of geometry as a creative force in the region’s visual culture. Details: Published by Skira Hardcover, 167 pages Dimensions: 9.6 x Show more