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Past Posters
Acquired. Groomed and Protected.
harEm harIm harAm. Pick your spelling (language).
The word is Turkish for “forbidden, protected,” and the Grand Harem guarded its secrets from the world successfully.
The Turkish born author writes well, but there is considerable conjecture. I wish we could hear the voices of the women themselves.
Rich, elegant, and quite detailed. It is intelligent enough for our smart friends.
Unfortunately there are several misquotes from the Qur’an and it’s a little lightweight in historical context.
It’s still a very good read. The illustrations are remarkable.
It is a companion to “Inside the Seraglio” by John Freely.
Harem: The world behind the Veil, Alev Lytle Croutier, 0-89639-903-5
How Posters used to be done
Art in the Hood
Dance
the art of the late Bill Papas of Portland, Oregon
It’s a Biggie
You get your exercise lifting it, but the effort is well worth the enjoyment received. Great descriptions and history. We have had many years of pleasure revisiting this. It’s been one of the best book purchases I’ve ever made.
Posters to Remember
Dancing Greeks in Portland
The Late Bill Papas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Papas
You’ll find more of his art here: https://papasart.com