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Meaning of
orientalism
in English
orientalism
us
//ˌoːriənˈtæləzəm//
uk
//ˌɒrɪənˈtælɪzəm//
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Definitions
Noun
eastern
influence
in
art
and
style
;
exotic
themes
The
museum
exhibit
featured
orientalism
in
19th-century
European
art
.
representing
Eastern
subjects
in
art
,
architecture
,
literature
The
author's
use
of
orientalism
in
her
novels
was
widely
criticized
.
a
Western
attitude
;
patronizing
Eastern
cultures
The
artist's
work
was
accused
of
perpetuating
orientalism
by
stereotyping
Asian
cultures
.