Lumpen Orientalism gathers the fragments of a lost civilization, the decaying parts of a breathing animal _ the Middle East. Named after a term suggested by China Miéville, Lumpen Orientalism captures an anomalous fascination with the Middle East and Asia in a similar way to the mongrel visions of Gilles Deleuze, H. P. Lovecraft, Gaëtan Clérambault and William Beckford in order to tackle this enigmatic monstrosity.
Bathhouse with small domes on the ceiling which transfer rays of light to the main space constituted of a central fountain and elevated chambers for resting.
Posted by Kristen Alvanson at Monday, February 12, 2007
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