A Hot Wind Blows: Contemporary Ecocritical Art in the Middle East Elizabeth Rauh Synopsis: This talk examines contemporary ecocritical art of the Middle East. It offers an introduction to some of the creative methods artists are using to address the multifaceted crisis of climate change and today’s ecological emergencies. Around the world, eco-centered artworks and…
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Water and Sound in Islamic Architecture
Water and Sound in Islamic Architecture Patricia Blessing Synopsis: This talk examines the presence and meaning of sound and water in pre-modern Islamic architecture. Examples include palaces, religious spaces, and a hospital to present a diverse picture of the ways in which water is present within architecture and human-made landscapes. The sound of water emerges…