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Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists: Artists of the American Mosaic
By Fayeq Oweis
Greenwood Press, 2008, 336 pp.

The arts and culture have deep roots in the Arab psyche, and the craftwork and ideas that Arab Americans bring to the fine arts combine to form a rich mosaic.

A new book titled “Encyclopedia of Arab American Artists: Artists of the American Mosaic” by Fayeq Oweis does an excellent job of showcasing the contributions and promise of about 100 Arab-American artists, presenting their work in their words and telling their varied and interesting stories.

With an emphasis on the visual arts, the talented individuals profiled in this collection of short biographies work in a wide array of media from watercolor and oils, to sculpture, mixed media, installations and even collective murals.

Their individual visions are brought to the forefront in abstract terms as well as overt symbolism, and their various