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Rebellious Silence

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Rebellious Silence is an artwork created by Iranian artist Shirin Neshat as part of her Women of Allah series. It features a photograph of a veiled woman with calligraphy written on her face and hands, symbolizing the struggle for women's rights in Iran.

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