The study of artistic trends, especially Orientalism,
enhances the Barefoot Flamenco's creative process .
Orientalism
Let's clarify that the term Orientalism refers to an imitation or depiction of aspects of Eastern cultures by artists living in the West. During the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, the western artistic creation has largely been nourished by "l'Orient" (Middle Eastern cultures and people), which became an established theme. But has Orientalism depicted the reality of Eastern cultures or, on the contrary, hasn't it contributed to propagate a prejudiced interpretation of Eastern people? Has Orientalism expanded myths and legends? Is it possible that it was mirror to Western culture itself, an expression of its hidden or illicit aspects? Whatever are the answers to these questions, Orientalism provide us with a huge amount of amazing paintings describing scenes of dance which feed our imagination.
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Myrto Debard Danse nocturne |
Eugène Girardet Artistes dans un café algérien |
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Etienne Dinet Fillettes de Bou-Saada dansant |
Théodore Chassériau Danse aux mouchoirs |
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Otto Pilmy Spectacle dans le désert |
Alfred Darjou La danse de la gargoulette |
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Benjamin Constant La danse du foulard |
Gaston Saintpierre Chetahale (les danseuses), Fête de femmes dans un mariage à Tlemcen |
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Otto Pilny Danseuse au tambourin |
Jacques Majorelle Danseuses marocaines à Telouet |
Edouard Richter Danseuse orientale |
Bibliography :
Carla Coco Harem, l'Orient Amoureux
Lynne Thornton La femme dans la peinture orientaliste
Lynne Thornton Les Orientalistes, peintres voyageurs
Eduardo Dizi Caso Les Orientalistes de l'école espagnole
Elizabeth Cazenave Les artistes de l'Algérie
Ysabel Saïah-Baudis Haram
Christine Peltre Orientalisme
Ouvrage collectif L'Algérie des peintres
Exploring the Spanish painting
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Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida Bailes en el Café Novedades de Sevilla (1914) |
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida Gitana (1899) |
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Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida Maria la guapa (1914) |
Francisco Moreno Galván Bailaora |
Hermen Anglada Camarasa Granadina (1914) |