Art of Feminism: Images That Shaped the Fight for Equality, 1857-2017

"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