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Artemisia Gentileschi and Feminism in Early Modern Europe

Series: Renaissance Lives
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Artemisia Gentileschi and Feminism in Early Modern Europe by Mary D. Garrard explores the life and art of the Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi, who defied the gender norms of her time. The book delves into her struggles and triumphs as a female artist in a male-dominated society, offering a nuanced study of her influence on European art and feminism. Garrard provides a comprehensive look at Gentileschi’s legacy, highlighting her role as a trailblazer for women in art.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the life and art of Artemisia Gentileschi, an influential female painter of the Baroque period, and want to explore her impact on art and feminism in early modern Europe. This biography offers a compelling look into her artistic achievements and personal struggles, making it a captivating read for those interested in art history and women's studies.

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Artemisia Gentileschi and Feminism in Early Modern Europe

A beautifully illustrated portrait of pioneering female artist Artemisia Gentileschi.

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Artemisia Gentileschi and Feminism in Early Modern Europe examines the contributions of Artemisia Gentileschi, the most famous woman artist of the premodern era. Her art tackled issues that echo in today's society, such as sexual violence and the complex dynamics of women's relationship to political power. Her dynamic paintings featuring vigorous female protagonists resonate with modern audiences, earning the admiration of feminist critics and scholars.

This book offers fresh insights by situating Gentileschi within the context of women's political history. Noted Gentileschi scholar Mary D. Garrard explores the likelihood that the artist knew or was aware of contemporary writers like the Venetian feminists Lucrezia Marinella and Arcangela Tarabotti. The book discusses recently discovered paintings and provides new interpretations of familiar works, reassessing the artist's legacy in light of feminist history.

Lavishly illustrated, the book presents for the first time a comprehensive portrait of a resilient woman artist who asserted herself through her art.

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Artemisia Gentileschi and Feminism in Early Modern Europe by Mary D. Garrard has been praised for highlighting Gentileschi's significant role in art history within the context of women's political history. The book situates her work in early modern feminism, building on Garrard's previous studies and arguing for feminism as a historical continuum. Critics have commended its compelling exploration of Gentileschi's life amid gender and societal struggles, and its visually stunning presentation with numerous illustrations. The work is seen as both an insightful and timely reflection on historical and contemporary issues related to feminism and art.

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ISBN: 9781789147773

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 71 illustrations, 59 in colour

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir European History History & Military Mary D Garrard Non-Fiction

About the Author

Mary D. Garrard is professor emerita of art history at American University in Washington, DC. Her books include Artemisia Gentileschi: The Image of the Female Hero in Italian Baroque Art and Brunelleschi's Egg: Gender, Art and Nature in Renaissance Italy.

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