Art of Feminism: Images that Shaped the Fight for Equality, 1857-2017 (Art History Books, Feminist Books, Photography Gifts for Women, Women in History Books)
Product ID: 86571264
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"The sheer heft of lavishly produced images will be indispensable to scholars, critics, and artists." — Art Monthly Discover a rich showcase of the vibrant feminist aesthetic over the last 150 years: Once again, women are on the march. And since its inception in the 19th century, the Women's Movement has harnessed the power of images to transmit messages of social change and equality to the world. • Features more than 350 works of art, illustration, photography, performance, and graphic design along with essays examining the legacy of the radical canon • Highlights posters of the Suffrage Atelier, through the radical art of Judy Chicago and Carrie Mae Weems, to the cutting-edge work of Sethembile Msezane and Andrea Bowers • Broken into three sections: Suffrage and Beyond 1857-1949; Defining Feminism 1960-1988; and Redefining Feminism 1989-Present Readers familiar with Broad Strokes: 15 Women Who Made Art and Made History , Women Art and Society , and Women Artists will also enjoy The Art of Feminism and the messages it presents. A comprehensive international survey that traces the way feminists have shaped visual arts and media throughout history. Author Helena Reckitt is chair of the Women's Art Library and a senior lecturer in curating at Goldsmiths, University of London. • A heartbreaking and awe-inspiring collection of art that is a must-read for women and men alike • Makes an excellent gift for the strong women in your life Review: Women’s History - I absolutely love the cover of this book, it fits the aesthetic of my room so well too. This book is really cool because it contains real photographs from the early 18th century up until modern times. Each chapter contains details of important woman in history and some famous feminists. Review: Great book, I keep in on my coffee table as art - I love this book. It covers so many of the wonderful, amazing things we women have accomplished and overcome. I first had it in my office, now it’s in my home on my coffee table. I would purchase again as a gift or the updated version for myself. This is from 2017.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 310 Reviews |
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Women’s History
I absolutely love the cover of this book, it fits the aesthetic of my room so well too. This book is really cool because it contains real photographs from the early 18th century up until modern times. Each chapter contains details of important woman in history and some famous feminists.
M**W
Great book, I keep in on my coffee table as art
I love this book. It covers so many of the wonderful, amazing things we women have accomplished and overcome. I first had it in my office, now it’s in my home on my coffee table. I would purchase again as a gift or the updated version for myself. This is from 2017.
M**H
Beautiful + Great Size
This is a perfect coffee table book if you want to add a little color. Love the cover art + pale pink color!
M**N
Intersectional and cute
So cool and unique, the perfect coffee table book for a women's rights activist. It also includes a lot of intersectionality, so you're meeting queer women and women of color.
U**L
beautiful book - proud to own
beautiful book of the artwork of the feminist movement. love having this on my coffee table - it's a conversation starter for sure. The images are high quality!
B**X
Wonderful content about women's history with great pictures.
I purchased this book for my 19 year old college freshman granddaughter. She and I were both extremely pleased with the quality and content of the book. It is a large well-made book; a keeper for all time.
A**E
perfect gift
i got this as a gift, it’s very insightful, with beautiful imagery and makes for a great coffee table book!
D**B
A must have for your library!
Amazing book! Highly recommend! Everyone who visits my home is intrigued by it!
D**A
UN LIBRO MARAVILLOSO
El libro llegó sin detalles, cubierto. Hermoso.
M**X
A gift for a friend
Very good quality with wonderful printing It‘s a gift for a friend of mine and she likes it a lot She mentioned that she kind of was inspired by some contents in the book
L**A
Looks great on my coffee table
Love this coffee table book. It’s well made and eff ya feminism!
Z**6
vive le donne
viva le donne, sono bellissime, speciali e con tanto da dire
K**D
Outstanding reference book!
Wonderful reference book !!
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