1. Edition - December 2009
26.90 Euro
2009. 184 Pages, Softcover
ISBN-10: 1-4051-2957-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-2957-2 - John Wiley & Sons






Sample Chapter

Short description
Picturing Islam explores the interaction of religion, nationalism, ethnicity, globalization, and identity politics through the life and work of prestigious Indonesian artist, Abdul Djalil Pirous. Noted cultural anthropologist Kenneth George relates the captivating story of Pirous's pursuit of a political, religious, and artistic identity as it emerged over the course of modern Indonesian history. While providing a rich portrait of a Muslim artist, this text also contributes to a deeper understanding of the impact of nationalism, Islam, and globalization on the cultural politics of Asia's postcolonial art world.

From the contents
Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Note on Qur'anic Verse.

Guide to Indonesian Spelling and Pronunciation.

Introduction: Picturing Islam.

Chapter 1: Becoming a Muslim Citizen and Artist.

Chapter 2: Revelations and Compulsions.

Chapter 3: Diptych--Making Art Islamic and Making Islamic Art Indonesian.

Part 1: Making Art Islamic.

Part 2: Making Islamic Art Indonesian.

Chapter 4: Spiritual Notes in the Social World.

Chapter 5: Anguish, Betrayal, Uncertainty, and Faith.

Conclusion: A Retrospective.

Afterword: Choosing a Frame.

References.

Index.