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Before 1948, most Palestinian artists were self-taught, painting landscapes and religious scenes in imitation of the European style.
Art exhibitions were almost unheard of.
What role does politics play in Palestinian art?
While most of the art in his day explored religious themes and non-controversial issues, Saig's work ventured into politics.
What does Saig's work say about politics?
Caliph Umar at Jerusalem Gates c.
1920, for example, seems to recount a popular religious legend about Umar bloodlessly taking over Jerusalem and ushering centuries of peace.

Question: What other political themes are present in Palestinian artwork?
Self-contained rewrite: Aside from Saig's work, what other political themes are present in Palestinian artwork?