Le Corps oriental by Abdelkebir Katibi explores the representation of the human body in Orientalist art, examining how Western visual traditions have depicted Arab and Islamic cultures through the lens of the body. The book critically engages with themes of identity, perception, and cultural interpretation, analyzing pictorial works that reflect broader social and historical narratives. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, Katibi interrogates the intersection of art, anthropology, and postcolonial thought, offering a nuanced critique of how the 'Orient' has been imagined and constructed visually. With a focus on both aesthetic and ideological dimensions, the work provides insight into the enduring influence of Orientalist imagery and its implications for contemporary understandings of cultural difference.

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