Lecture 14 Flashcards
During what period did Arab newspapers emerge
End of Ottoman Empire and early European colonial rule
What two countries pioneered Arab newspaper publishing
Egypt and Lebanon
The Arabic newspaper Al-Tanbih was under who’s rule
Sheikh sayyid ismail Al kashab
What led to the creation of the Arabic newspaper Al tanbih
The French campaign
What sort of matters were discussed in Al tanbih newspaper
French governments work, royal court news, European and Asian incidents, art and science.
What was the main goal of the establishment of the newspaper Al tanbih
To propagate governmental policies and prevent harmful rumors
What was the first newspaper ever in Egypt called? Who was it significant to? What’s special about it?
Al-waqaa i Al-misriya. It was significant to Muhammad Ali and the first to be issued in Arabic
What is one of the oldest and most significant newspapers founded by two Lebanese brothers
Al-Ahram
What are the names of the two brothers who founded Al-Ahram newspaper
Selim and Bishara Taqla
True or False: Al-Ahram started off and continued as a regular daily publication
False; it started off as an irregular weekly publication which later became a daily publication
What achievements made Al-Ahram significant
The first newspaper in Egypt to publish a supplement in its eightieth issue, the first in the Arab world to publish a photograph
How did Al-Ahrams design improve from its original
Separation of news from other topics, using tables to organize the page, horizontal zigzag separators, article titles in red, and printing topics of great significance across three columns.
Who founded Al-musawwar magazine
Emil and shukri zidan
How did Al-musawwar’s title and cover evolve over time
The title became more rounded and eventually started being on the photograph itself. More vibrant colors and designs during commemorative occasions were used.
True or False: freedom of expression has been a cornerstone of Lebanese society since the establishment of the Lebanese Republic
True
True or False: no restrictions were placed on Lebanese journalists
False; some restrictions lead to journalists moving to Egypt and starting their own newspapers such as Al-ahram
What did the growth in journalism lead to regarding the Ottoman Empire
The growth in journalism supported political movements which were seeking independence from the Ottoman Empire
What were the first two women’s magazines called in Lebanon
Al-hasna and Fatat Lubnan
How did Lebanon coming under French control affect newspapers
They became traveling schools for political direction and thought
What aspects did Egyptian cinema reflect and express
Egypts social, cultural, and economic status.
What country significantly influenced the film poster industry in Egypt? How?
The Greeks, they brought European art and photography skills to the country
What part of Egypt were cinema promotions first introduced in form of printed media
Alexandria
Who were the first masters to produce film posters
Master dimitry and master Nicola from Greece
What two Egyptian pioneers worked closely with the Greek masters dimitry and Nicola
Ragheb Ayad and Abd Al-Rahman
How did Egyptian film posters make it different than European film posters
They added their own traditional Egyptian twists on the design
True or False: the designer has full control over the posters look in Egyptian film posters
False; the distribution company has full control of the design and aesthetic of each individual poster
What four categories can Egyptian film posters fall under
Illustration, photography, combining both, caricature/comic
What artists were prominent illustrators for Egyptian film posters
Anwar Ali, Salah Marei, Abd Al-Aal Hassan, Mohammed Abd Al-Aziz
True or False: the film poster and the typographic style used in them evolved separately
False; they both evolved together with the typographic style changing and reflecting the films genre and mood
What sort of techniques did the artist Mohammed Abd Al-Aziz use in his posters
Minimalism, natural lines, imprecise figures to convey themes, simplified graphical elements and frames to create a visual experience for the viewer.
What is S. Vassiliou known for
His artistic professionalism and variety in depicting film themes and scenes
What made Hassan Mazhar Gasour’s posters unique? What techniques would he use?
Very expressive posters, he would depict scenes like still to convey the films theme. He would have painted portraits of the characters with animated emotions and very surreal ideas.
What was special about Anwar Ali and what was his style?
His style was mixing traditional realistic paintings, computer programs, and digital graphics. What was special is that his precise depiction of shadows and space in his paintings were often mistaken for photographs.
What is a press book? What did they include?
Cinema press books were promotional books that included information about the story, actors, crew, poster design, etc.
Who were prominent press book designers and why were they special
Abd Al salam Al sherif, mounir Canaan, and Nagy shaker. They were known for their experimental layout design, grids, symmetrical compositions, and diverse writing styles
Who made this
Ragheb Ayad
Who made this
Mohammed Abd Al Aziz
Who made this
Anwar Ali
Who made this
Samir Abd Al-mun’im
Who made this
S. Vassiliou
Who made this
Salah Anani
Who made this
Hassan Mazhar Gasour
Who made this
Anwar Ali
