Thought-provoking belly dance costumes (TPBDC) Part II - Page 42

Amulya · 05-30-2009, 05:23 AM

Have a look at this article in the Gilded Serpent
I didn't know Gilded Serpent already published it, they just asked my approval 2 days ago, but I asked them to change a few things, seems they didn't listen to that

alosha · 05-30-2009, 04:08 PM

It's kinda odd. And I hate the typos and poor grammar.

Amulya · 05-30-2009, 06:37 PM

Apparently the Gilded Serpent isn't the greatest for correcting spelling mistakes. The author of the article is not a native english speaking person, so it would have been nice if they helped out with the corrections.
I heard on Bhuz that they found that the article missed something. Maybe the author could have given some helpful costume tips. The last link in the article linked to a comment on a blog that is not very up to date. I find the illustrations quite strange, I think they just chucked them in, they did ask me if they could use images from the blog and I said yes.
I really didn't like the goddess part of it (it's only mentioned in the URL and it's a joke)

Aniseteph · 05-30-2009, 08:46 PM

Maybe I'm missing something; it didn't make much sense to me, especially the bit about Tribal costuming. Agreed, looking like a rag-bag of off-cuts and old junk jewellery is a bad idea, but I didn't think Tribal HAD to reflect authentic ME costuming, what the Ouled Nail wore, etc.

Where DID the idea of using tassels on a hip belt originate anyway? I'm interested now....

Shanazel · 06-01-2009, 12:06 AM

For y'all's information, the picture at the bottom of the piece, called Ouled Nail, is taken directly from an old black and white photo that I have loved for years, and is not the original work of Ger Daniels, as is insinuated. This sort of thing bugs me a little. I have no objection to interpretations or adaptations in art as long as the original is referenced.

Aniseteph · 06-01-2009, 12:38 AM

Photo is wonderful, thanks for posting it!

Artwork... meh! (IMO)

Shanazel · 06-01-2009, 04:36 AM

This is actually a crop of a full length photo, but I can't recall where I saw the full length version. Aren't they sweet and beautiful?

jenc · 06-01-2009, 08:17 AM

Well from the drawing I thought the girl on the right was wearing a victorian bonnet and shawl - so I was confused. Thought it was fusion - esp as in the drawing they are VERY fair skinned!!!

lizaj · 06-01-2009, 09:20 AM

It read to me like an opportunity to knock tribal dancers and promote their own business...didn't I read " we sell..."?
Now anyone is entitled to voice despair with developments in dance but why not state it clearly.

Amulya · 06-01-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lizaj

It read to me like an opportunity to knock tribal dancers and promote their own business...didn't I read " we sell..."?
Now anyone is entitled to voice despair with developments in dance but why not state it clearly.

I didn't notice that. Hmm that's strange.

As for the picture: the original is so much nicer! Thanks for posting that

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Amulya Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Rivers (NSW), Australia Posts: 2,737	Have a look at this article in the Gilded Serpent I didn't know Gilded Serpent already published it, they just asked my approval 2 days ago, but I asked them to change a few things, seems they didn't listen to that __________________ The Belly Dance Video Clip Blog Blog: What Were They Thinking? Amulya on BellyDancingDiva Last edited by Amulya; 05-30-2009 at 05:25 AM..

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alosha V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Dalles, Oregon Posts: 2,193	It's kinda odd. And I hate the typos and poor grammar. __________________ Nothing moves like silk ~ gentle and rippling ~ leaving the ethereal image of the dancer in its wake Work Of Art Creations

05-30-2009, 06:37 PM	#413 (permalink)
Amulya Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Rivers (NSW), Australia Posts: 2,737	Apparently the Gilded Serpent isn't the greatest for correcting spelling mistakes. The author of the article is not a native english speaking person, so it would have been nice if they helped out with the corrections. I heard on Bhuz that they found that the article missed something. Maybe the author could have given some helpful costume tips. The last link in the article linked to a comment on a blog that is not very up to date. I find the illustrations quite strange, I think they just chucked them in, they did ask me if they could use images from the blog and I said yes. I really didn't like the goddess part of it (it's only mentioned in the URL and it's a joke) __________________ The Belly Dance Video Clip Blog Blog: What Were They Thinking? Amulya on BellyDancingDiva

06-01-2009, 08:17 AM	#418 (permalink)
jenc V.I.P. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colchester UK Posts: 1,793	Well from the drawing I thought the girl on the right was wearing a victorian bonnet and shawl - so I was confused. Thought it was fusion - esp as in the drawing they are VERY fair skinned!!! Last edited by jenc; 06-01-2009 at 08:11 PM..

05-30-2009, 08:46 PM	#414 (permalink)
Aniseteph V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 3,231	Maybe I'm missing something; it didn't make much sense to me, especially the bit about Tribal costuming. Agreed, looking like a rag-bag of off-cuts and old junk jewellery is a bad idea, but I didn't think Tribal HAD to reflect authentic ME costuming, what the Ouled Nail wore, etc. Where DID the idea of using tassels on a hip belt originate anyway? I'm interested now....

06-01-2009, 12:06 AM	#415 (permalink)
Shanazel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rocky Mountains USA Posts: 8,397	For y'all's information, the picture at the bottom of the piece, called Ouled Nail, is taken directly from an old black and white photo that I have loved for years, and is not the original work of Ger Daniels, as is insinuated. This sort of thing bugs me a little. I have no objection to interpretations or adaptations in art as long as the original is referenced.

06-01-2009, 12:38 AM	#416 (permalink)
Aniseteph V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 3,231	Photo is wonderful, thanks for posting it! Artwork... meh! (IMO)

06-01-2009, 04:36 AM	#417 (permalink)
Shanazel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rocky Mountains USA Posts: 8,397	This is actually a crop of a full length photo, but I can't recall where I saw the full length version. Aren't they sweet and beautiful?

06-01-2009, 09:20 AM	#419 (permalink)
lizaj Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,247	It read to me like an opportunity to knock tribal dancers and promote their own business...didn't I read " we sell..."? Now anyone is entitled to voice despair with developments in dance but why not state it clearly.