Feminist Visual Culture

by Fiona Carson (Editor), Claire Pajaczkowska (Editor)

Visual culture is all around television, dance, film, fashion, painting, sculpture, installation and fine art are only a few of its many faces. Feminist Visual Culture looks at feminist theory, the role of women, and the contribution of women artists to the world of visual culture. This substantial introduction provides an overview of visual culture and of the origins of feminist practice. In the volume's three sections--Fine Art, Design, and Mass Media--the authors discuss the visual media specific to that area, incorporating wider issues such as class, culture, and ethnicity. Each chapter is written by a woman working in a different field of visual culture. A topical and comprehensive introduction, Feminist Visual Culture will be a valuable tool for readers and students in women's studies, visual studies, and media studies.

Genres: Art

336 pages, Paperback

Published February 5, 2001

Reviews

[Addy Cota · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book as part of my research for a paper I'm writing on textile art as it relates to Feminist perspectives. It was super helpful, and I got some great perspective on artists such as Judy Chicago and Kate Walker.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book itself is pretty fascinating--especially if you have any interest in feminist art and culture. The only drawback with this book is that it has suprisingly few pictures and/or examples of other kinds of art, which seems problematic considering the subject matter.

[Mills College Library]

700.82 F3296 2001