Orientalism
[awr-ee-en-tl-iz-uh m, ohr-]
- a peculiarity or idiosyncrasy of the peoples of Asia, especially the East.
- the character or characteristics of the peoples of Asia, especially the East.
- the knowledge and study of Asian, especially Eastern languages, literature, etc.
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Origin of Orientalism
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Contemporary Examples
The last section, “Orientalism,” is exquisite and gilded, with golden-hued floral wallpaper.
Brad Gooch on how the ghost of Edward Said's 'Orientalism' haunts the work.
Orientalism was the equivalent of an academic beach book during in the summer of 1979—a “cult bible,” says Warner.
Historical Examples
A specimen of this ‘orientalism’ we gave in our last number.
Then he was ushered into the cabin, that was replete with Orientalism as well.
A Little Girl in Old SalemAmanda Minnie Douglas
They show considerable freedom of invention and a large fund of Orientalism.
The LibraryAndrew Lang
He struck his hands together, a bit of orientalism he had brought back with him.
The Place of HoneymoonsHarold MacGrath
The capitals are of somewhat composite order, with a leaning to Orientalism.
The Cathedral BuildersLeader Scott
Orientalism
- knowledge of or devotion to the Orient
- an Oriental quality, style, or trait
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Orientalism
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