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RE: Religious question

From: Lawrence A. Parker (occti)
Date: Sun Feb 27 2000 - 15:26:57 PST

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    susie

    > This is a Muslim girl who wears a head covering. Can anyone think of an
    > alternate assignment that would not be too different.

    First of all, the girl should not be embarrassed; this is a part of her
    religion and culture, both of which are millennia old.

    My wife, from her time teaching in Turkey, does remember this about the
    Muslims, and that it entails not only the human face, but the entire human
    body. She cannot remember whether or not it also extends to animals, but
    most of their art focuses extensively on flowers, vines, etc.

    My wife also suggested that you write to the girl's parents, explaining the
    assignment and demonstrating an understanding and appreciation for their
    beliefs. Ask _them_ what they think an appropriate motif would be for the
    girl to use. If you're working in ceramics, decorated ceramic tiles from
    that area of the world are priceless, amazingly beautiful, and used
    everywhere.

    Good luck,
    Larry 

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