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The article explores the phenomenon of Egyptomania in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the Anglophone world. It discusses how artists and collectors created Orientalist fantasies of Egypt, blending the ancient Egyptian past with contemporary perceptions of the "Orient." The author's research focuses on how Euro-American individuals used multi-sensorial perceptions and colonial imaginations to conceive of modern Egypt. The article examines the material culture associated with Egyptomania, including jewelry and furniture, and discusses the ways in which these objects allowed individuals to insert themselves into the region imaginatively. The author also explores the imperial power dynamics and cultural appropriation inherent in this aesthetic movement. [Extracted from the article] |
