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Book Synopsis: The most comprehensive survey to date of the legendary feminist artist Judy ChicagoOne of the most important contemporary American artists, Judy Chicago is known for multimedia works that embrace an explicitly feminist methodology. Accompanying a major retrospective at the New Museum, this book showcases Chicago’s tremendous impact on American art and presents the full breadth of her career across installation, sculpture, drawing, textiles, photography, stained glass, and printmaking. Featuring an extensive selection curated by Chicago of works by women artists across history, the book also highlights her critical role as an activist and cultural historian who has reshaped the canon. This dedicated section features Chicago’s ‘personal museum’ of women artists and historical figures whom she has placed within her own alternative canon, including Hilma af Klint, Simone de Beauvoir, Leonora Carrington, Elizabeth Catlett, Emily Dickinson, Barbara Hepworth, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Virginia Woolf, and many others. The book presents works from across her sixty-year career, from her experiments with Minimalism to her revolutionary feminist artworks and her later works on themes of social inequity, environmentalism, and the construction of masculinity.
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Discover the groundbreaking works of the legendary feminist artist Judy Chicago with our latest release, "Judy Chicago: Herstory Book". Immerse yourself in Chicago's remarkable career, spanning over sixty years, as the most comprehensive survey of her work to date. From installation and sculpture to textiles and printmaking, this book showcases the full breadth of Chicago's mastery across various mediums, all rooted in her explicitly feminist methodology.
Uncover Chicago's powerful impact on American art as you delve into her critical role as an activist and cultural historian who has reshaped the canon. With a curated selection of works by women artists throughout history, Chicago invites you into her personal museum, where she has placed women artists and historical figures within her own alternative canon. Explore the works of renowned artists such as Hilma af Klint, Simone de Beauvoir, Frida Kahlo, and more, and witness how Chicago's influence extends beyond her own artistry.
Engage with Chicago's evolution as an artist, from her early experiments with Minimalism to her revolutionary feminist artworks and her later exploration of social inequity, environmentalism, and the construction of masculinity. Gain insight into the profound themes that inform Chicago's creations and how they challenge the conventions of art and society.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this essential resource for any art enthusiast. Immerse yourself in the world of Judy Chicago and experience the profound impact she has made on contemporary American art. Order your copy of "Judy Chicago: Herstory Book" today and embark on a transformative journey through the life and works of this extraordinary artist.
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