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Art and the Arab Spring investigates the critical role of aesthetics and artistic practice in the Arab Spring uprisings, particularly in Tunisia. Siobhan Shilton analyzes how artists, activists, and cultural producers utilized visual media, performance, and creative expression as forms of resistance against authoritarianism and oppression.
The book examines various artistic mediums including street art, graffiti, performance art, and digital media as tools for social and political change. Shilton demonstrates how aesthetic practices became integral to revolutionary movements, giving voice to marginalized communities and challenging dominant political narratives.
As part of the Global Middle East series, this work contributes to broader scholarly conversations about cultural resistance, political transformation, and the power of artistic expression in shaping contemporary Middle Eastern societies. It provides valuable insights into how creativity and aesthetics intersect with activism and social movements.
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