Orientalism Style

For centuries, the West has been captivated by the enchanting allure of the Middle East and Asia, drawn to the vibrant customs, exotic spices, colorful bazaars, and the romantic elegance of architecture and flowing garments. In the popular imagination, the East evokes a rich tapestry of travel stories, literature, art, fashion, and film that have mesmerized audiences for decades. Through the lens of Orientalism, a nostalgic longing for lost civilizations transforms into an idealized, dreamlike fantasy, as if viewing the world from a magic flying carpet. More than just a style, Orientalism represents a unique way of seeing an emotional and sensory experience that embraces the East’s mysterious richness as a contrast to the West’s conservative rationalism. Orientalist painters, much like collectors of rare objects, turned their works into cabinets of curiosity, showcasing their visions of the East. From Marco Polo’s Book of the Marvels of the World to Byron’s Turkish Tales, from fashion icons like Paul Poiret and Yves Saint Laurent to artists like Delacroix and British explorer Richard Burton, Orientalism has been a source of inspiration across cultures and disciplines. Infused with dreams, secrets, and poetry, this sensuous tableau of the East, perfumed with incense and brimming with timeless allure continues to interweave past and present, offering a vision that enchants and inspires.

• SKU 9781649800381
• Colour: Multicolour
• Height: 4 cm
• Width: 24 cm
• Length: 33 cm

• Page Count: 296 pages
• Number of Illustrations: over 200
• Language: English
• Released on May 2022
• Cover Materials: Linen Hardcover