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Orhan Pamuk’s novel explores the conflict between Eastern and Western approaches to art. What pros and cons does it portray for each technique? Does the novel suggest synthesis is possible?
Islamic miniaturists were expected to develop technique rather than cultivate a unique individual style. How does this kind of artistic mastery impact the novel’s artists’ understanding of their role in the production of art?
Shekure highlights the difficulties women faced in 16th century Istanbul, but other women characters are given short shrift. What might a chapter written by Hayriye, for instance, focus on? How might she be developed as a full character?
By Orhan Pamuk
Appearance Versus Reality
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Art
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Beauty
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Books About Art
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Globalization
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Guilt
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Middle Eastern Literature
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Nobel Laureates in Literature
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Pride & Shame
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Teams & Gangs
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The Future
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The Past
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