Saudi Arabia - An Artist's View of the Past - Safeya Binzagr

This unusual book gives a vivid idea of the cultural heritage of a disappearing desert civilization, which both mentally and physically was ideally adapted to its eviroment. Fortunately, in a time of sweeping change, a young Saudi Arabian artist of talent, Miss Safeya Binzagr, has been perceptive enough to record details of the traditional way of life in the desert kingdom before it finally vanishes. The results may be seen here, an important contribution to the understanding of the past that has shaped Saudi Arabia.