Title
Picturing The Modern Amazon (New Museum Books)
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Pictured In Two Centuries Of Images, The Hypermuscular And Physically Strong Woman Is Studied Here For The First Time As A Major Player In Popular Culture And Contemporary Art. Using The Bodybuilder As Prototype, A Rich Variety Of Authors Engage With Her Particular Physicality, And How It Resonates With Social Issues Such As Female Pleasure And Gender Stereotypes. From The Sublime To The Gritty, This Volume Presents Modern Amazons As A Culture With A History, A Dazzling And Transgressive Current Phenomenon, And Avatars Of The Future.Packed With Illustrations, Picturing The Modern Amazon Investigates The Representation Of Hypermuscular Women In A Range Of Visual Sources. Historical Images And Archival Materials Dating From The Late 1700S Through The Present Century Illustrate Older Notions Of Female Strength, Providing A Solid Base Of Comparison For The Modern Materials. Contemporary Art Explores A Diversity Of Issues Surrounding The Physically Strong Woman; Artists Represented Include Matthew Barney, Louise Bourgeois, Nicole Eisenman, Annie Leibovitz, Alison Saar, Andre Serrano, Cindy Sherman, And Nancy Spero. Comic Artists Address The Amazon Through Comic Strips, Comic Books, And Unique Art Works That Focus On Muscular Female Characters And Superheros; Artists Include Robert Crumb, Diane Dimassa, Roberta Gregory, John Howard, And Turtel Onli. Photographs Of Some Of Today'S Top Bodybuilding Competitors Capture The Stunning Strength And Definition Of The Hypermuscular Woman.Coedited By Joanna Frueh, Laurie Fierstein, And Judith Stein, The Volume'S Contributors Are Michael Cunningham, Nathalie Gassel, Leslie Heywood, Irving Lavin, Maxine Sheetsjohnstone, Al Thomas, Jan Todd, Steve Wennerstrom, And Carla Williams. Interviews With Noted Bodybuildersboth The Sport'S Pioneers And Today'S Top Competitorsprovide A Personal Perspective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Picturing The Modern Amazon'? A: 'Picturing The Modern Amazon' explores the representation of hypermuscular women in popular culture and contemporary art, focusing on their physicality and its relation to social issues like gender stereotypes and female pleasure.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is co-edited by Joanna Frueh, Laurie Fierstein, and Judith Stein, with contributions from notable writers such as Michael Cunningham, Nathalie Gassel, and Leslie Heywood.
- Q: What type of illustrations can I find in the book? A: The book is packed with illustrations that include historical images, archival materials, and contemporary art, showcasing the evolution of the representation of strong women from the late 1700s to the present.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Picturing The Modern Amazon' is available in hardcover binding, which adds durability and a premium feel to the book.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book consists of 176 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Picturing The Modern Amazon' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2000.
- Q: What types of artistic representations does the book cover? A: It covers a variety of representations, including contemporary art, comic strips, and photographs, focusing on muscular female characters and bodybuilders.
- Q: Are there interviews included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes interviews with both pioneering and contemporary bodybuilders, offering personal perspectives on the topic.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Picturing The Modern Amazon'? A: The title signifies the book's focus on modern representations of strong women, likening them to Amazons, who are often depicted as powerful and independent figures in mythology.