Overview
Through its provocative examination of feminist and Marxist approaches to women's art and female representations, this book challenges the widespread belief that Marxism has nothing valuable to contribute to women's studies. The author argues that, from the French Revolution through to the present, gender and class have shaped visual imagery. She shows how Marxist theory can function to question some of the premises of feminist art histories and to provide a more accurate understanding of the meaning(s) of visual imagery.
Synopsis
Through its provocative examination of feminist and Marxist approaches to women's art and female representations, this book challenges the widespread belief that Marxism has nothing valuable to contribute to women's studies. The author argues that, from the French Revolution through to the present, gender and class have shaped visual imagery. She shows how Marxist theory can function to question some of the premises of feminist art histories and to provide a more accurate understanding of the meaning(s) of visual imagery.
Booknews
Doy (art history, De Montfort U., Leicester) looks at feminist and Marxist approaches to women's art and female representations, and challenges the belief that Marxism has nothing valuable to contribute to women's studies. She argues that from the French Revolution to the present, gender and class have shaped visual imagery, and shows how Marxist theory can function to question the premises of feminist art histories. B&w photos illustrate discussions on women, class, and photography and the Paris Commune of 1871, and Nazi art and women. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)