Muutke küpsiste eelistusi

Artists and the Arab Uprisings [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 100 pages, kõrgus x laius: 229x152 mm
  • Ilmumisaeg: 28-Jun-2013
  • Kirjastus: RAND
  • ISBN-10: 0833080369
  • ISBN-13: 9780833080363
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 100 pages, kõrgus x laius: 229x152 mm
  • Ilmumisaeg: 28-Jun-2013
  • Kirjastus: RAND
  • ISBN-10: 0833080369
  • ISBN-13: 9780833080363
Regional artists can play a positive role in shaping public debate and supporting democratic transition in the Middle East. This report explores the challenges artists have faced since the Arab uprisings, U.S. government programs to support arts in the region, and the wide array of nongovernmental activities to engage Arab artists, offering recommendations to improve support for these artists.

Preface iii
Summary vii
Acknowledgments xvii
Abbreviations xix
Chapter One Introduction
1(14)
The Cultural Dimension During the Cold War
5(2)
Recent Shifts in U.S. Middle East Policy
7(5)
Organization of This Report
12(3)
Chapter Two Impact of the Arab Uprisings on Artistic Freedom: Egypt as a Case Study
15(18)
Legal Framework for Censorship
15(4)
Crowding Out Independent Voices
19(1)
Self-Censorship and Economic Incentives
20(4)
Early Signals from Egypt's New Authorities
24(5)
Egypt's Artist Community
29(2)
Portability of Egypt to Other Arab Countries
31(1)
Conclusion
32(1)
Chapter Three U.S. Government Efforts to Support Artists in the Arab World
33(12)
Cultural Diplomacy
34(4)
Direct Support to Arab Artists
38(2)
U.S. Efforts to Highlight the Suppression of Artistic Freedom
40(2)
Conclusion
42(3)
Chapter Four Nongovernmental Efforts to Engage and Support Artists in the Arab World
45(18)
Programs to Cultivate Artistic Talent and Build Regional Skills
46(1)
Mentor Programs and Artist Exchanges
46(2)
Regional Film Schools, Training, and Film Festivals
48(3)
Initiatives to Promote Arab Artists in the United States and Intercultural Understanding
51(2)
Regionally Themed Filmmaking for Global Audiences
53(2)
Private-Sector Models Designed to Help Fund Regional Artists
55(3)
Ongoing Challenges to Regional Artists
58(5)
Chapter Five Conclusion: New Strategies for Supporting Regional Artists
63(10)
Recommendations for U.S. Government Efforts
67(1)
Recommendations for Nongovernmental Efforts
68(2)
A New Model to Support the Arts in the Middle East: A "Regional Endowment for Arab Arts"?
70(3)
Bibliography 73