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In the early 20th century it was the rapid development of Egyptian art in its society that abounded in new impressions when Egypt was brought to brand new territory. This event led to a surge of creativity among numerous artists who began mixing various styles into one, including folkloric, traditional, shantytown- shantytown, and modern which were termed Arab Modernism. The Arab World saw an unprecedented flowering of art during this period with numerous lively exhibitions occurring throughout Egypt and other states. The revolutionary events seen at this point in time would soon be overshadowed by World War I where much of the artistic production would stop or become censored. After the war, the new wave of art began to look more towards European modernism with its roots in constructivism and futurism. Yet, while the artists continued to strive towards new innovations, this period also saw a renewed interest for religious subjects. The increasing interest in religious topics was due to increasing popularity of Coptic Christianity in Egypt inspired by Pope Shenouda III who had begun his endeavors at that time. These new themes led to the emergence of more elaborate depictions which came with an increased use of color and striking figures. The 20th century saw another surge in Arab Modern art where artists continued to explore new ideas but did so within their own cultural traditions. In the years following the Islamic revolution of the early 20th century, artists began to express their discontent through their artworks through the removal of all the objects that they could identify with Western culture. As a result, brighter colors were introduced and figures began to change to avoid overly negative connotations. The new theme that emerged in this period was rooted in Iranian and Persian influences where a distinctive style known as "Ghalyan" emerged. In later years, artists continued to express their discontent with religion still being a dominant subject within their work despite having been engulfed by religion since the birth of Islam. Many young artists from different parts of Cairo grew up during this short period when there was a large increase in Islamic fundamentalism. Due to the rise of fundamentalism, many of these young artists began to express their feelings through cryptic pieces of art. There has also been a great increase in women artists seeking to earn their own spaces within the Egyptian art community. Many of these artists include Ghada Amer, Lamia El-Ojeili , Zoubeida Ahmed, Mona Hatoum, Hind Mezaina , Sahar Khalifeh and Hend Sabri. Not only are they breaking into this male dominated world, but they are also delving into methods that combine traditional Islamic styles with modern styles. These works are very political as the women want to prove that Egyptian culture is not limited to tradition alone. Mona Hatoum is one of the most impressive artists coming out of Egypt right now. She began her career in London where she was exposed to the British avant-garde art scene. After her return to Egypt, she began incorporating these modern techniques into her work while still maintaining the calligraphic brush strokes that are so popular in Islamic art. Her work is also very political as she covers themes like the Palestinian plight, the Lebanese civil war and Israel's continued occupation of Palestine. Among many other current artists working today, Hend Sabry is one who has recently gained international recognition for her film making. Her films usually take place in Cairo and focus on subjects like family dynamics. cfa1e77820
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