Analysis Of The Poem The Echo Of Silence - 1522 Words

Victoria Collins Mr. Welborn Art History and Appreciation November 21, 2016 The Echo of Silence This paper is written on the artwork ‘Rebellious Silence’ from the series of Women of Allah by Shirin Neshat. Ms. Neshat â€Å"...is a contemporary Iranian artist best known for her films exploring the relationship between women and the religious and cultural value systems within Islamic communities† (Fine Art). In this paper Neshat’s biography, style for taking the picture, inspiration for the picture, and the powerful meaning behind it will be discussed. Her artwork has inspired many around the world, but has also angered people. Neshat’s Women of Allah is inspirational to many women. For me, her ‘Rebellious Silence’ stood out to me the most. In the eighth edition textbook of â€Å"A World of Art† by Henry M. 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