Feminism and Contemporary Art: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Laughter (Re Visions : Critical Studies in the History and Theory of Art) [Paperback]

Jo Anna Isaak (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415080150 | ISBN-13: 978-0415080156 | Publication Date: July 21, 1996 | Edition: 1

Looks at the work of a diverse range of artists and explores the effect of feminist theory on art practice. The book provides a provocative and valuable account of the diversity and revolutionary potential of women's art practice.

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The editors' twofold goal of tying theoretical discussions to actual works of art in clear and accessible terminology is successfully realized in Isaak's book.
–The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (July 21, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415080150
• ISBN-13: 978-0415080156
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #757,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A feminist position on history's treatment of womenartist, December 28, 1998

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This review is from: Feminism and Contemporary Art: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Laughter (Re Visions : Critical Studies in the History and Theory of Art) (Paperback)

This book is an interesting collection of power- ful essay's on the Postmodernist condition and how that has shaped the role of women artists to- day. Whether these strategies are being employed fashionably or in thoughtful disregard to presumed male prejudice is well argued and perceptive.