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This research explores the significant transformations in the social lifestyles of Omani women within the context of modernization. The study aims to analyze the impact of modernization on their personalities and lifestyles while highlighting the changes in their fashion and social activities. The primary reference artists for this project are Ranjit Sarkar, Richard Fosu, and Iman Maleki, whose artworks depict women's representation through various elements such as fashion, personality, lifestyle, culture, and tradition. The framework of Cultural Hybridization Theory was employed to contextualize the research project. The research project utilized studio practice research, incorporating critical self-reflection, studio experimentation, and contextual review approaches. The results of this investigation demonstrated that the transformations stemming from cultural and lifestyle evolution have profoundly affected the identities of Omani women. This research endeavor significantly influenced the understanding of modernity and the awareness of the developments and alterations that are pivotal in shaping the lifestyle and cultural identity of modern Omani women. This led to an innovative, comprehensive, and accurate perspective on the artistic representation of modern Omani women and their contributions within the contemporary milieu, which serves to enhance cultural and artistic dialogue and promote diversity in the progression of Omani society.
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