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This 24 page paper examines contemporary Egyptian art from a global perspective, including looking at the work of artists such as Abdel Wahab Abdel Mohsen and Mostafa Abdel Moity. The papr starts by looking at the influence of the west on these artists, including the influence of the minimalism and abstract styles. The art is also examined in terms of the elements that reflect local traditions and cultures and the influence of locality on the content, composition and style of contemporary Egyptian art including influences such as culture and Islam. The last part of the paper goes on to discuss how artistic value may be assessed and how contemporary art works may be historicized. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
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REFERENCES 25 Table of Figures Figure 1 Pyramid Construction by Abdel Wahab Abdel Mohsen 3 Figure 2 Pyramids and Hieroglyphs by Mostafa Abdel Moity 4 Figure 3 Seward Park by Frank
Stella 6 Figure 4 Your Lips are Blue by Frank Stella 6 Figure 5 Flag by Jasper Johns 7 Figure 6 Brown Calligraphy by Hessien El-Gebaly 14 1. Introduction Global influences are
felt is all areas of art. In the west it is easy to see different influences in the way art manifests, from the resurgence of the grotesque in modern US
art, influenced by the romantic period in Europe to the more marginal impact of ethical styles from Africa on art and fashion. However, the influences is not unilateral, with the
west absorbing influences from the rest of the world, there is a multilateral impact of influence in the art word, as well as receiving influences many western styles have been
able to impact on other areas of the globe. The influence of the west on many areas has been extended through a range of mediums, from the globalization of media
to the traveling exhibitions and the general cultural exposure and influences. One area that has seen the influence of the west has been contemporary Egyptian art. 2. Contemporary Egyptian Art
and its Historical Western Influence Egypt has been influenced by western countries for more than two centuries, with the way that there has been a presence, colonial influence and a
more amenable relationship with the west than many of its Arabic neighbors. It may also be argued that the development of art in Egypt has been constrained due to
the influence of Islam and the way it may be interested to exclude the sue of imagery and painting apart from the use of calligraphy. However, despite a strong nationalistic
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