Brushstrokes of Dissent: First Wave Feminism in American Art

By Mark

"Brushstrokes of Dissent: First Wave Feminism in American Art" delves into the artistic expressions of early American feminists. This book explores how women artists used their creativity to challenge societal norms and fight for equality in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Imagine powerful paintings and sculptures that critiqued gender roles, domesticity, and the lack of voting rights for women. The book explores the artistic movements and styles these feminists embraced, from realism to social symbolism. It also examines the challenges they faced in the male-dominated art world and how they created their own spaces for exhibition and dialogue. "Brushstrokes of Dissent" offers a fresh perspective on the history of American art, highlighting the contributions of these pioneering feminist artists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3384266846
• ISBN13: 9783384266842
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Tredition Gmbh
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"