He was influenced by Moderne Kunstkring, a society of Dutch artists.
== == Without them "society" would have nothing to do. Artists and musicians give man culture...now, what is considered "art" and what is considered "good music" is subjective.Both are truly our most intellectual form of expression. Artists and musicians are the direct result of a culture that is no longer trying to survive.
A society's culture is bent to accommodate the tyrannical state. Examples of this were in the Soviet Union. Fear prevents true art and literature expression. Artists who ignore the state desires are usually imprisoned.
I am not sure this is typical of only Middle Eastern artists. Historically, artists and musicians from many cultures have sometimes used their work to speak out on political themes. In addition, many artists (including some from the Middle East) include a religious perspective in their work, expressing the world-view of their particular faith in the art or music they produce. There are a number of reasons why artists, especially those in Middle Eastern countries, would mingle the artistic with the political. In some repressive and authoritarian nations, artists cannot come out and speak their mind in words, or it could get them arrested. But a painting or a song can be interpreted in a number of different ways, thus protecting the artists from the wrath of the leaders of their country. Further, for many artists and musicians, the creative process reflects a desire to awaken the public and call attention to the injustices that need to be corrected. Art and music are often motivational-- they can awaken emotions in the audience and perhaps encourage a desire to bring about positive change in their society (or in the region).
Ummmm....usually MOST artists study theIr environments.
Society of Artists ended in 1791.
Society of Artists was created in 1761.
Society of Women Artists was created in 1855.
Society of Wildlife Artists was created in 1964.
Nottingham Society of Artists was created in 1880.
Society of Scottish Artists was created in 1891.
Cleveland Society of Artists was created in 1913.
Society of Animal Artists was created in 1960.
Artists' Collecting Society was created in 2006.
Glasgow Society of Lady Artists was created in 1882.
Dutch Society for Botanical Artists was created in 2006.
Royal Society of Marine Artists was created in 1939.