orientalizing

[US]/[ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəlaɪzɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəlˌaɪzɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To adopt or be influenced by elements of Oriental art, culture, or style.
adj.Relating to or characteristic of Oriental art, culture, or style.
v. (passive)To be influenced by or adopt elements of Oriental art, culture, or style.

Phrases & Collocations

orientalizing art

orientalizing influence

orientalizing period

orientalizing style

orientalizing cultures

he's orientalizing

orientalizing process

orientalizing elements

orientalizing architecture

orientalizing aesthetic

Example Sentences

the museum's exhibit heavily orientalized japanese art for western audiences.

critics accused the film of orientalizing asian cultures and perpetuating stereotypes.

the novel's portrayal of the middle east was criticized for orientalizing the region.

he cautioned against orientalizing the complexities of indian philosophy.

the travel brochure romanticized and orientalized the country's traditions.

scholars have long debated the problematic practice of orientalizing the "other."

the play's set design orientalized the setting, creating a stereotypical atmosphere.

the fashion line unintentionally orientalized traditional chinese clothing styles.

we need to avoid orientalizing cultures when creating educational materials.

the artist's work was criticized for superficially orientalizing asian aesthetics.

the historical narrative tended to orientalize the ottoman empire.

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