{"product_id":"symbolism-and-folk-imagery-in-byron-d-cannon-9781607816997","title":"Symbolism and Folk Imagery in Early Egyptian Political Caricatures: The Wafd Election Campaign, 1920-1923","description":"\u003cp\u003eArt is politics and politics is art in this study of post-World War I caricature art in Egypt and Egyptian politics. This book explores the complex meaning and significance of caricature art drawn to support the ascendant Egyptian Wafd\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003epolitical party and its push for independence from British colonial control. The works of previously neglected Egyptian lithographers are also explored, especially those who adopted sophisticated European techniques while experimenting with a variety of new styles during a remarkable period in Egyptian history.\u003c\/p\u003e Caricature art by Wafd party artists was almost\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003esui generis. It is distinguished especially by its sincere use of iconic, folkloric imagery, intended to rally nationalistic sentiments among an emerging Egyptian electorate that included many nonliterate citizens. Cannon's research breathes new life into an influential yet largely forgotten artistic movement in Egypt, one that deserves recognition for its contribution to Egypt's share of modern Middle East cultural history. Includes full color reproductions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Byron D. Cannon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1607816997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781607816997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Utah Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/22\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.20w x 0.70d","brand":"Byron D. Cannon","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088637669631,"sku":"9781607816997","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_53f3114e-e285-4207-9b16-2469c68074bf.jpg?v=1769105852","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/symbolism-and-folk-imagery-in-byron-d-cannon-9781607816997","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}