Acknowledgements

I thank Dr. Jonathan Frederick Walz for his support throughout this thesis process thus far. He has been instrumental in helping me understand Art History, specifically in the area of “Primitivism” and “Orientalism.” Over the last three months, I have learned a lot about these important topics and my understanding has evolved from novice to enlightened. I appreciate his input and will continue to study and research my thesis topic – The indigenous Imazighen women of Morocco: Their role in preserving their culture and identity in the wake of colonialism and Orientalism.

Professor James DaVania and Professor Peter Cotroneo have both been very supportive in the area of studio and digital art. They have both made great suggestions and asked thought-provoking questions that made me think about the Medium the Moroccan artist Talal used when she created these paintings. I am navigating how to best translate my research topic into a triptych of paintings that will most accurately capture the Berber women of Morocco.

Thank you to my chair and committee for their responsive and helpful feedback!