Barker, Sheila
Artemisia Gentileschi (Illuminating Women Artists)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848224544
- author:
- Barker, Sheila
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 25 x 19 centimetres (0.79 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Artemisia Gentileschi brings to light the remarkable story of an Italian artist who achieved a remarkably lucrative and high-profile career. Through cutting-edge scholarship, this book sheds new light on Gentileschi's enterprising engagement with emerging feminist notions of womanhood. Beautifully illustrated throughout, the book highlights recent archival discoveries and newly attributed paintings, showcasing Gentileschi's original approach to her craft. Sheila Barker weaves a compelling narrative that places Gentileschi within a socio-historical context, examining key artworks in terms of their iconographies and technical characteristics. By exploring Gentileschi's pictorial intelligence and artistic development, this book provides a fresh perspective on the life and work of one of Italy's most fascinating artists.
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