Power of Feminist Art: The American Movement of the 1970 s History and Impact

by Norma Broude, Mary D. Garrard

"The Power of Feminist Art is not a it's a milestone. . . . Until Power, feminist art has been conspicuously absent from standard academic narratives. . . . Now, no critic or historian, conservative or not, can argue that feminist art is insignificant."--Elizabeth Hess, Village Voice. 270 illustrations, 118 in full color.

Genres: Art, Feminism, Nonfiction, History, Art History, Activism, Historical

320 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1994

Reviews

[Lauren Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the inclusion of so many authors and pieces that allowed the book to more broadly encapsulate the extensive & complex 70’s feminist art movement.

[Hey Sailor! · Rating 3 out of 5]

rec. Wooten

an ACTUAL conversation "Why do all these early feminist artists make art work that looks like 18 year old girls from SAIC?" "Because they all read and loved this book."

obvious
not subtle.

finally.
someone else who hates jeff koons.

[Gayle Pritchard · Rating 5 out of 5]

For researchers interested in a vast perspective on the changes in art in the Post World War II era, I highly recommend reading this book. You cannot understand the changes that occured without understanding the feminist movement in art.

[Jai M {Cat Crazy Dragon } · Rating 4 out of 5]

An educational introduction to feminist art. Obviously not a world-wide, comprehensive history.
But, it gets you started, and shares some of the most influential and relevant works of the then movement and time period, looking from an American point of view ( hey it's a 'blockbuster' book).

[bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learning about feminist art has changed my life

[Leifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Problematic, but interesting.