New Encyclopedia Celebrates Arab-American Artists

New Encyclopedia Celebrates Arab-American Artists
Painters, sculptors, photographers profiled by California artist
The cover of the Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists

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The cover of the Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists
Washington -- Fayeq Oweis, noted artist and professor of Arabic language and culture at Santa Clara University in California, has published a unique volume entitled Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists, which highlights 85 individuals and groups working in painting, sculpture, photography, film, cartooning, calligraphy, mixed media, architecture and theater design.
In his introduction, Oweis writes, "The profiles in this book are not just biographical; they also highlight the many issues that influenced, inspired, and informed the artists' work. These include politics, language, culture, identity, economics ... and provide a portal into the rich culture of the Arab world."