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Cairo : images of transition : perspectives on visuality in Egypt, 2011-2013

Title
  1. Cairo : images of transition : perspectives on visuality in Egypt, 2011-2013 / edited by Mikala Hydlig [i.e. Hyldig] Dal.
Published by
  1. Bielefeld : Transcript Verlag, [2013], ©2013.

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Additional authors
  1. Dal, Mikala Hyldig
Description
  1. 274 pages : chiefly color illustrations; 28 cm.
Summary
  1. The Egyptian revolution of 2011 has significantly changed the relationship between citizens, public space, and visual expression. 'Cairo: Images of Transition' traces these developments and their effects on political communication, urban space, and cultural production. The book is the first publication to offer a deep view on the relationship between aesthetics and politics in the wake of the Egyptian revolution 2011. Renowned Egyptian and international writers, artists and activists trace the shifting status of the image as a communicative tool, a witness to history, and an active agent for change.
Series statement
  1. Urban studies
Uniform title
  1. Urban studies (Bielefeld, Germany)
Subject
  1. Public art spaces > Political aspects > Egypt > Cairo
  2. Egypt > History > Protests, 2011-2013 > Pictorial works
  3. Beeldcommunicatie
  4. Caïro
  5. Politieke aspecten
  6. Art and society > Egypt > Cairo
  7. Visual communication > Political aspects > Egypt > Cairo
  8. Art > Political aspects > Egypt > Cairo
Contents
  1. Ch. 1. Meta-image Tahrir -- ch. 2. Politics of representation -- ch. 3. Urban transformations.
Owning institution
  1. Columbia University Libraries
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references.
Language (note)
  1. Some essays translated from Arabic into English.