Category: Feminism
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Transcendentalism and the Feminist Movement
Table of Contents Introduction History Transcendentalism The Feminist Movement Comparison Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Transcendentalism was a concept that led to a movement that had the same name in the 1920s and 1930s. This interest group has roots in various parts of the world, including the United States. The assembly arose from the desire of…
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Decolonizing Feminism: Reproductive Violence in Canada
The author of the article Decolonizing feminism: From reproductive abuse to reproductive justice examines reproductive violence against Indigenous women in Canada. In particular, Stote ( 2017) investigates such phenomena as forced sterilization, abusive abortions, and the promotion of birth control for population control ends (p. 111). The author uses the decolonial and intersectional approach to…
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Artemisia Gentileschis Self-Portraits in Feminism
Introduction The art of the Renaissance is often considered to have the most recognizable pieces and artists. However, the list of Renaissance painters, sculptors, and architects is dominated by men and their creations. Only a handful of women of the Renaissance period gained some recognition. One of these women is Artemisia Gentileschi, a Renaissance painter…
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Artemisia Gentileschi Influence on Feminist History
Table of Contents Introduction The Analysis of Artemisias Art The First Feminist Female Artist Conclusion References Introduction Artemisia Gentileschi is a famous artist of the Baroque period. Her works are the topic for various debates. While some art experts and historians recognize her talent and professionalism, other specialists consider Artemisia as a mediocre painter. However,…
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Artemisia Gentileschi and Her Feminist Impact
Table of Contents Introduction Background of Artemisia Gentileschi Career in Painting Impact on the Field of Art Impact on the Development of Early Feminist Movement References Introduction Artemisia Gentileschi is regarded as one of the most prolific artists of the seventeenth century at a time when women were stigmatized and considered incapable of practicing any…
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Artemisia Gentileschis Works in the Feminist Context
Table of Contents Introduction Artemisia Gentileschi Conclusion References Introduction Some centuries ago, the world of art was traditionally dominated by men. Few women could make a successful career in art until 19th century. Still, there is one female artist who achieved excellent results already in the 17th century. Artemisia Gentileschi, an Italian artist, was not…
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Artemisia Gentileschis Art in Feministic Context
Table of Contents Introduction The Influences of Artemisia Gentileschis work Evaluation of the Work of Artemisia Gentileschi Artemisia Gentileschi as an Early Feminist The Study of Italian Renaissance Feminism by English Critics Conclusion References Introduction The world of art of the 16th or 17th century differed from the contemporary one and was characterized by absolute…
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The Influence of A. Gentileschis Self-Portraits on Early Feminist History
Introduction The emergence of feminism was accompanied or, as it is often said, provoked by certain trends in art. One of the most famous painters, who supporters of this movement refer to, is Artemisia Gentileschi. Her revolutionary works attract attention and inspire thousands of people. Along with that, Artemisias biography serves as an example of…
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Feminist Ideas of Frida Kahlo and Amrita Sher-Gil
Feminist ideas have significantly varied throughout their history due to differences in socio-cultural experience and individual capacities. Western currents are usually more expressed than Eastern ones since the development of civilization has followed different paths. Feminist narratives are found in painting, and the representatives of these currents are the artists Frida Kahlo and Amrita Sher-Gil.…
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Artemisia Gentileschi: Forerunner of Feminism
Nowadays, it is often suggested that Artemisia Gentileschi (1593- 1656) should be deemed the actual forerunner of feminism in the West and there is indeed much rationale behind such a point of view. After all, Gentileschi was the first female artist/painter who succeeded in attaining a cult-status in Europe for the first time in history.…