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Mirror images

Mirror images

women, surrealism, and self-representation
Art & PhotographyPsychology
Pages
193
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the intricate relationship between self-perception and artistic expression, focusing on women artists and their self-portraits. It examines how Surrealism influenced the depiction of the female self, delving into the psychological dimensions of identity through art. The work offers insights into how women artists have utilized their craft to explore and challenge societal views of self-image.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingInformativeIntellectualReflective

Genres

Art & Photography Psychology

Authors

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Dawn Ades

Dawn Ades writes on art history, with a focus on Surrealism. Her works include "Surrealism," "The surrealism reader," and "El surrealismo y el sueño," as well as "Image of the Black in Western Art Vol. V, Pt. 1.

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Whitney Chadwick

Whitney Chadwick is a respected scholar whose work often explores the intersection of women, art, and society. Her notable book, Women, Art, and Society, is a foundational text in feminist art history.