Neotraditionalism in contemporary islamic art

Neotraditionalism in Contemporary Islamic ArtAlix Elizabeth (Art IV)

Definition

Neotraditionalism in Contemporary Islamic Art: the juxtaposition of traditional Islamic art styles and techniques with modern content, composition, or ideas

Beginnings-definition of Islamic art has expanded to include more contemporary works

-Ali Omar Ermes (Libyan, b. 1945)

Lalla EssaydiMoroccan, b. 1956

traditional calligraphy and henna

gender and power

Shadi GhadirianIranian, b. 1974

juxtaposes women dressed in traditional Qajar style (1800s) with modern items

explores identity as a Muslim woman in both Iran and the world

Shahzia Sikander

Pakistani, b. 1969

trained in traditional miniature Indo-Persian paintings

now expanding installation art- ex. Parallax, inspired by UAE

Summing it Up-Museum Islamic Art exhibits broadening to include contemporary art- in the Met, LACMA

-first beginnings of trend emerged in mid-90s with artists like Ali Omar Ermes

-more and more artists, especially women from traditionally Muslim countries, are expanding upon this trend

-artists in this trend explore: traditional art styles, gender in Islam, personal identity, religious identity

Sourceshttp://artgallery.tufts.edu/exhibitions/2015/parallax.htm

http://www.lacma.org/islamic_art/ian.htm

http://www.npr.org/2015/05/05/402642797/at-la-museum-a-powerful-and-provocative-look-at-islamic-art-now

http://www.npr.org/2015/08/03/429010005/opulent-and-apolitical-the-art-of-the-mets-islamic-galleries

http://www.npr.org/2015/10/02/445291163/breaking-the-mold-artists-modern-miniatures-remix-islamic-art