Ahmed Nawar's Printmaking Art: Between Cultural Aspect and Contemporary Artistic Tendencies

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1 Graphic Department , Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University

2 Criticism and Art Appreciation Department - Art Education Faculty-Menia University - Menia

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This study provides a critical analysis of the artistic journey of Egyptian artist Ahmed Nawar, focusing on his contributions to the field of printmaking as both a cultural expression and a contemporary artistic medium. The research examines how Nawar’s work reflects a deep engagement with Egypt’s cultural heritage, including Islamic geometry, Coptic art, and Ancient Egyptian art, while simultaneously interacting with international art movements such as Surrealism, Geometric Abstraction, and Symbolism. His use of symbolic elements like the dove—often depicted wounded or confined—highlights themes of struggle, peace, and resistance.

The research explores how Nawar’s personal experiences, particularly his involvement in military service and exposure to the trauma of war, significantly shaped his visual language. His works often incorporate ready-made objects, reflective surfaces, and experimental techniques that challenge traditional printmaking conventions, revealing his innovative spirit. The study also investigates the duality in Nawar’s compositions, balancing geometric and organic forms, darkness and light, tradition and modernity.

Through visual and contextual analysis, the paper emphasizes Nawar’s role in redefining printmaking within a contemporary Egyptian and global framework. It concludes that Ahmed Nawar’s work acts as a cultural bridge—preserving identity while embracing global dialogue—cementing his status as a pioneering figure in modern Arab printmaking.

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