The Expanding Discourse: Feminism And Art History

by Norma Broude (Editor), Mary Garrard (Editor)

A sequel to the pioneering volume, Feminism and Art Questioning the Litany, published in 1982, The Expanding Discourse contains 29 essays on artists and issues from the Renaissance to the present, representing some of the best feminist art-historical writing of the past decade. Chronologically arranged, the essays demonstrate the abundance, diversity, and main conceptual trends in recent feminist scholarship.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Art History, Feminism, School

518 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 1992

Reviews

[Irene Wang · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Expanding Discourse contains 29 essays on artists and issues from the Renaissance to the present, representing some of the best feminist art-historical writing of the past decade. Chronologically arranged, the essays demonstrate the abundance, diversity, and main conceptual trends in recent feminist scholarship

[Monica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was hit-and-miss for me, which is why it took me so long to finish. I loved some of the case studies, but others were very slow-paced and dry. The first eight case studies on Renaissance and Baroque art were great, as well as the later ones on Frida Kahlo, Lee Krasner, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Judy Chicago's "Dinner Party." The first case study, "The Virgin's One Bare Breast" was especially interesting for me to read during the Covid-19 pandemic, since it talks about imagery produced during and in response to the Bubonic plague.

[Hillary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I only read one essay from this book, but i plan to read more if I have the time to do so.