Near East to Far West by Jennifer R. Henneman (Hardback Book)

Name: Near East to Far West by Jennifer R. Henneman (Hardback Book)
Brand: Yale University Press

Yale University Press

Explore the intricate relationship between French Orientalism and American Western art in "Near East to Far West: Fictions of French and American Colonialism." This compelling hardcover book reveals how aesthetic ideals and colonial ideologies shaped perceptions of expansion in both France and the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Discover how American artists, influenced by French masters, applied Orientalist tropes to their depictions of the American West, creating works that were both uniquely American and deeply rooted in colonial perspectives. The book delves into themes of desert symbolism, the influence of world's fairs, and artistic journeys to North Africa and the American Southwest. It also includes critical perspectives from Indigenous peoples and Muslim Americans, offering a nuanced understanding of the artworks and their cultural contexts. Summary: ISBN Near East to Far West : Fictions of French and American Colonialism. Genre: Art & design, Book cover type: Hardcover, Language version: English. Dimensions: 308 mm x 247 mm, 288 pages.