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September 29 – AP Lit

September 29 – AP Lit. Taking Perspective: Umuzungu Wambere Taking a Perspective – 1 st Look Video Clip – Temple of Doom Louis Vuitton Orientalism Background (Notes) Orientalist Art Edward Said Taking a Perspective – 2 nd Look

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September 29 – AP Lit

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  1. September 29 – AP Lit • Taking Perspective: UmuzunguWambere • Taking a Perspective – 1st Look • Video Clip – Temple of Doom • Louis Vuitton • Orientalism • Background (Notes) • Orientalist Art • Edward Said • Taking a Perspective – 2nd Look • HW – Read “The Old Chief Mshlanga” answer the questions on another sheet of paper, and be prepared to discuss the ideas

  2. Orientalism • “Orient” refers to the East (Asia, Middle East, Africa) as opposed to “Occident” or the West (USA, England, France) • Concept originated in the 19th century • Began when Western writers translated Eastern literature • Theory: knowledge = power • Colonialism fueled the Western image of “the Orient”

  3. What is “the Orient”? • “The Orient” is a conceptual construct • Created by, in relation to, and distinctly for the West • The concept merges a myriad of distinct and unique cultures, countries and continents into a single, observable whole • Promulgated by (Western) societies, governments, writers, artists and the general public • Developed into the common Western cultural understanding of anything that is not Western • Subsequently, Orientalism is the image of the 'Orient' expressed as an entire system of thought and scholarship

  4. Orientalist Perceptions: Whereas the… “Occident” is… The “Orient” is… Inferior Uncivilized Peculiar Static Weak/Defenseless Feminine Savage (sexual) Unintelligent Unknown • Biologically superior • Civilized • Understandable • Dynamic • Powerful • Masculine • Reserved • Intelligent • Known

  5. In Lit and Art • Orientalism became “the norm” in literature and art: • Often portrayed “Orientals” as sexual, savage, promiscuous, cunning or uncivilized • Used vulnerability of Western women to accentuate Orientalist viewpoints “Turkish Bath” – Ingres, 1862 

  6. “The Discussion” - Rosati

  7. “The Slave and the Lion” - Rochegrosse

  8. “A New Light in the Harem” - Godall

  9. “Pilgrims Going to Mecca” - Belly

  10. “Odalisque and Slave Girl” - Ingres

  11. Orientalism – Edward Said • Palestinian-American author • Taught at Colombia University • Published Orientalism in 1978 • Believed the concept to be a form of Western self-affirmation, passive racism, and a tool of imperialism • Argues that the Orientalist viewpoint is a lense through which much of the West continues to view the “Oriental” world

  12. Reading and Questions • Read the clips from Said’s work and answer the questions

  13. Taking a 2nd Look • Think back to the clip and pictures from the beginning of class • Keeping in mind what you now know about “Orientalism”, what is your second impression of them? • Critically analyze these pieces through this new lens

  14. HW • Read “The Old Chief Mshlanga” answer the questions on another sheet of paper, and be prepared to discuss the ideas • Keep in mind your new understanding of Orientalism as you read

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