Feature: What Is The Importance of Karimeh Abbud’s Photography?
Presenter: Laila K.
Delivered: Amman on December 14, 2019
Karimeh Abbud, the first Arab woman to own a photography studio in Palestine, created distinctive studio portraits from the 1920s to the 1950s. This presentation explores her work and compares it with that of her male peers.
Sources & Future References
Beginnings of Photography in Palestine: Karimeh Abbud | Darat al Funun
Early Local Photography in Palestine: The Legacy of Karimeh Abbud By Issam Nassar
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Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research and share some knowledge on a topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.
