Arabic Calligraphy and Public Space in Contemporary Contexts before and After 2011 Egyptian Revolution | ||
| International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Art and Technology | ||
| Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2021, Pages 48-73 PDF (759.2 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijmsat.2021.226070 | ||
| Author | ||
| Salsabil Elregaily | ||
| Lecturer of Mural Painting, Painting Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| In 3122, the Egyptian society witnessed a strong shift in the aftermath of 25th January Revolution. Major political, social, cultural and economic challenges have occurred together with other unprecedented overlaps in art scene. A remarkable change has dominated the public space of Egyptian cities; Mural paintings that implemented Arabic calligraphy were considered constant reminders for passers-by of the drastic changes the „Arab spring‟ brought to the region. In this regard, setting a comparative framework of the relationship between Arabic calligraphy and public space before and after 2011 Revolution is a necessity. Not only because a clear transformation in the freedom of art practice has emerged, but also to shed a light on the role Arabic Calligraphy has played in documenting different political and social discourses | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Arabic Calligraphy; Public Space; 2011 Egyptian Revolution | ||
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