In this funny and insightful book, artist Edith Vonnegut takes issue with traditional art imagery in which women are shown as weak and helpless. Through twenty-seven paintings that harken in style and tone to the works of the classical masters, she skillfully--and humorously--illustrates her maxim that the lives of mothers and homemakers are filled with vital decisions and challenges that should be portrayed with the dignity they deserve. In Vonnegut's paintings, one woman bravely blocks the sun from harming a child (Sun Block) while another vacuums the stairs with angelic figures singing her praises (Electrolux). In contrasting her own Domestic Goddesses with the diaphanous women of classical art (seven paintings by masters such as Titian and Botticelli are included), she expresses the importance of traditional roles of women so cleverly and with such joy that her message and images will be forever emblazoned on our collective psyche.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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A real gem - finally I've found a great Christmas present!,
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This review is from: Domestic Goddesses (Hardcover)
This is a beautiful and beautifully made book, with a very amusing look at the difference in the way heroes, legends and mythical figures are portrayed depending on their gender. The paintings are stunning by themselves, but the text will have you howling with glee. I don't want to give away what makes this book so original and refreshing, but one browse through it and you'll begin to see what I mean. Edith Vonnegut's whole take on the world is a pure delight. -Terence Boylan
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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A Christmas Stocking Must For All Domestic Goddesses,
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This review is from: Domestic Goddesses (Hardcover)
A small but powerful little book full of original Art depicting the daily life of all mothers and homemakers with a sensitive ,mystical sense of humor. Women and men who love creative art will find a treasure of wit as they turn each page. Edith Vonnegut paints with the same offbeat creative humor as is found in her fathers books.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Exalted images of women-hero-goddesses doing everday chores.,
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This review is from: Domestic Goddesses (Hardcover)
Wonderful, inspired images of women doing the many unnoticed tasks of everyday life. Humorous text and beautiful pictures. If you know anyone who has done the dishes or taken out the trash with purpose and dignity---please get them this book.
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