The Obstacle Race: The Fortunes Of Women Painters And Their Work
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Germaine Greer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of art history and feminist critique, The Obstacle Race: The Fortunes Of Women Painters And Their Work, uncovers the systemic barriers and societal prejudices that historically impeded female artists. Germaine Greer meticulously chronicles the lives and careers of numerous women painters, illustrating their struggles for recognition and artistic freedom within a male-dominated world. The text presents a compelling argument against the erasure of women's contributions to art, detailing how their talents were often overlooked or dismissed. With incisive analysis and scholarly depth, it challenges conventional art historical narratives and champions the enduring legacy of these often-forgotten figures. This powerful volume offers a vital re-evaluation of art history through a feminist lens, revealing the true obstacle race faced by women in pursuit of their artistic passions.
Author: Germaine Greer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of art history and feminist critique, The Obstacle Race: The Fortunes Of Women Painters And Their Work, uncovers the systemic barriers and societal prejudices that historically impeded female artists. Germaine Greer meticulously chronicles the lives and careers of numerous women painters, illustrating their struggles for recognition and artistic freedom within a male-dominated world. The text presents a compelling argument against the erasure of women's contributions to art, detailing how their talents were often overlooked or dismissed. With incisive analysis and scholarly depth, it challenges conventional art historical narratives and champions the enduring legacy of these often-forgotten figures. This powerful volume offers a vital re-evaluation of art history through a feminist lens, revealing the true obstacle race faced by women in pursuit of their artistic passions.