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Readings on Middle Eastern Culture

Middle Eastern Culture and its Art

These links all offer readings by which to familiarize yourself with a culture that is very possible new to you.

Many Americans have little to no acquaintance with the Muslim religion and culture.

Some of these address things like religion; clothing; foods that can help

us understand a culture that is different than our own.

Islam Today: A good read to familiarize yourself with the 5 important parts of the Islam religion

http://www.religionfacts.com/six-articles-faith (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

History of Muslims in America: an article about how Muslims acclimate to another culture

http://www.tolerance.org/publication/american-muslims-united-states (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Learn about Muslim culture: various ways in which the Muslim culture work, like communication styles, diet and clothing traditions

http://sharonpluralism.org/cultural-protocols/muslim-culture/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

How does the media portray Muslim women?: A important look at being aware of how other cultures, not just Muslim countries portray women's role in their society

http://muslima.globalfundforwomen.org/content/muslimwomeninthemedia (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

The Statue of Liberty was originally a Muslim woman: this is a kind of fun and informative article about the history of this important statue and it's not too well known beginnings.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/statue-liberty-was-originally-muslim-woman-180957377/?no-ist (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Contemporary Muslim art: familiarity with the images from women artists. There are many links that address various other areas that fall under Topics for one

http://muslima.globalfundforwomen.org/content/voices-behind-veils (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Image Attribution:

" Ottoman_Dynasty,_Portrait_of_a_Painter,_Reign_of_Mehmet_II_(1444-1481 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. )"

by Costanzo da Ferrara (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. is in the Public Domain.

Choose one artist from this reading link on one contemporary Muslim artists and answer these questions about that person: (this essay should be at least one full page) Use MLA formatting.

1. Where did this artist come from? And economic background, educational history, personal life etc?

2. What kind of medium does he/she use in their art? (painting, film, photography, etc.)

3. What is their greatest achievement so far?

4. How does their artwork affect society in the Muslim world? And be aware that there are many countries that are predominately Muslim.

5. Name one way their artwork affects our society?

https://www.npr.org/series/431348591/muslim-artists-now (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.lacma.org/sites/default/files/reading_room/Islamic_Art_Now_PartTwo_LACMA.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

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