The first Art Encounters title to feature art outside the Western canon Little is known about the fifteenthcentury Persian painter Bizhadwe only know that he worked in what is now Afghanistan and Iran, and that he was the first artist to sign his works.Jackal in the Gardenimagines Bizhad as an astoundingly gifted dreamer and contrasts him with a strong female protagonist, Anubis, a girl born disfigured into the harem of her vicious father. She must fight for survivaland her struggle leads her to Bizhad and the artists colony he leads. Both philosophers, they find common ground. Yet their different attitudes offer a sharp, unusual commentary on life, survival, and art that will resonate with young adult readers seeking their place in the world. Awardwinning author Multicultural story features a strong female protagonist
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