Art in Iraq Today / Meem Gallery Dubai UAE ( Iraqi Artists MODhir Ahmed; Himat M Ali; Dia Al-Azzawi; Ahmed Al-Bahrani; Amar Dawod; Ghassan Ghaib; Ali Jabbar; Nedim Kufi; Hanaa Malallah; Rafa Al-Nasiri; Mahmoud Obaidi; Kareem Risan; Delair Shaker; et al)

Milan, Italy: Milan, Italy: Skira, 2011, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2011. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition---all text in English and Arabic ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example, in a lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket which is now in a hi-quality mylar protector, profusely illustrated, ---360 pages, ---"A book that highlights the enduring talent of a group of contemporary Iraqi artists who are united in their experience of exile. Modern Iraqi art represents one of the main foundation stones of modern Arab culture. As with Iran, modern and contemporary culture in Iraq draws heavily on its rich pre-Islamic and Islamic heritage, from the Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian civilizations through to Ottoman Baghdad, the Iraq of the Baath Party, and today a country that has been ravaged by foreign invasion. In the 1970s, Baghdad was at the center of a pan-Arab art movement. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, it became clear that the art movement was becoming a political tool of propaganda for the Baath Party. Forced to work within the parameters set by the government, a number of leading artists decided to leave Iraq for Europe and North America. Today, a new generation of Iraqi artists is receiving much-deserved international acclaim. Their art draws increasing attention from international seasoned collectors and is at the forefront of modern and contemporary Arab art"---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)--. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Modhir Ahmed; Himat M Ali; Dia Al-Azzawi; Ahmed Al-Bahrani; Amar Dawod; Ghassan Ghaib; Ali Jabbar; Nedim Kufi; Hanaa Malallah; Rafa Al-Nasiri; Mahmoud Obaidi; Kareem Risan; Delair Shaker; Ali Talib; Nazar Yahya. 9.75w x 11.25h Inches. Jacket Flap Not Clipped.