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Tom Nicholas
Postcolonialism - WTF? An Intro to Postcolonial Theory
In this month's episode of What the Theory?, we're diving into postcolonialism with an intro to postcolonial theory in literature, film and culture.
We'll be looking at the ideas of Edward Said (as laid out in his book...
We'll be looking at the ideas of Edward Said (as laid out in his book...
Bridgeman Arts
Animated 19th century magic lantern slide with a bazaar at day and night
Magic lantern slides, animated to create an illusion of motion.
Bridgeman Arts
Harem - Various Artists
Six orientalist paintings on the subject of harem. Featured artworks: ""An eunuch before the door of the harem"" by Vasili Vasilievich Vereshchagin; ""The Toilet of the Odalisque"" by Leopold de Moulignon; ""The Women of Algiers in their...
Bridgeman Arts
Journey to Morocco - Eugene Delacroix
A selection of sketches and paintings from French artist Eugene Delacroix's travels in North Africa. Featured works ""fol.17 v, 18 r, Group of Cavaliers and a View of Meknes""; ""Moorish Gate"" and ""Moresque Interior"" (from ""Album of...
Curated Video
Another Insitution Is Taking 'Oriental' Out Of Its Name
In 2016, President Obama signed a law removing the word "oriental" from federal language and replacing it with "Asian Americans."
Bridgeman Arts
Paintings by Liotard, Jean-Etienne
Focusing on the idea of the oriental representation in the paintings of Jean-Etienne Liotard. Elements like instruments or clothes show the strong connection to the eastern world and the desire to be part of it.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Colonialism and Orientalism: Lesson 2
This lesson will examine colonialism and orientalism in the art of the nineteenth century. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Colonialism and Orientalism."