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The Power of Feminist Art offers a comprehensive and vital analysis of the American Feminist Art movement, a transformative period that reshaped the cultural landscape of the twentieth century. Edited by professors Norma Broude and Mary D. Garrard, this seminal work gathers insights from eighteen influential artists, historians, and journalists to document how women reclaimed their voices within a historically male-dominated art world.
The book traces the movement’s origins in the early 1970s, exploring pioneering educational programmes, radical performance art, and the challenging of modernist hierarchies. It examines how feminist artists prioritised the expression of female experience, subsequently influencing postmodernism and ensuring that diverse perspectives were finally recognised. Featuring 245 illustrations, this meticulously researched survey provides an essential historical record of a movement that was more than just a style—it was a revolutionary strategy for life. From the collective spirit of Womanhouse to the societal impact of the 1980s backlash, this volume serves as a powerful, provocative, and necessary tribute to the women who redefined art history and created a legacy of gender balance and pluralism.
Used (good, see images, ex library) Hardcover ISBN 0500016437
