Strokes of Genius: Contemporary Iraqi Art.

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4to, 225 pp., 40 colour and 170 b/w illustrations, Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Brunei Gallery, London copy new in very good condition. Through history, Mesopotamia has been referred to as the "Cradle of Civilisation" and its art, treasured in museums worldwide is praised as one of the greatest achievements of mankind. Today, Iraqi art forms an important facet of the Kaleidoscope of global contemporary art o which the artists contribute with a diverse yet distinct vocabulary formed by their unique artistic, cultural and religious roots. Strokes of Genius is meant to serve as a valuable source of reference for those seeking current information about contemporary Iraqi Art. Based on extensive research and many personal interviews, this work introduces the reader to the development of Iraqi art throughout recent decades, before moving on to essays by experts in the field who explore the status and content of works produced by Iraqi artists today. Furthermore, it incorporates a comprehensive selection of biographical notes on Iraqi artists, past and present, worldwide.