Anwar Jalal Shemza | Whoever Heard of a Black Artist? Britain’s Hidden Art History
Anwar Jalal Shemza was a forgotten artist who was one of the first to mix Islamic calligraphy with abstract painting.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 2'11''
- Broadcast year: 2018
Curriculum Connection
- Art & Design
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Whoever Heard of a Black Artist? Britain's Hidden Art History
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