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The Guerrilla Girls Bedside Companion to the History of Western Art
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We were Guerillas before we were Gorillas. From the beginning, the press wanted publicity photos. We needed a disguise. No one remembers, for sure, how we got our fur, but one story is that at an early meeting, an original Girl, a bad speller, wrote Gorilla instead of Guerilla. It was an enlightening mistake. It gave us our maskulinity. Ever wonder about the abundance of naked male statues in the Classical section of your favorite museum? Did you know medieval convents were hotbeds of female artistic expression? And how did those bad boy artists of the twentieth century make it even harder for a girl to get a break? Thanks to the Guerrilla Girls, those masked feminists whose mission it is to break the white male stronghold over the art world, art historyas we know itis history. Taking you back through the ages, the Guerrilla Girls demonstrate how males (particularly white males) have dominated the art scene, and discouraged, belittled, or obscured women s involvement. Their skeptical and hilarious interpretations of popular theory are augmented by the newest research and the expertise of prominent feminist art historians. Believeitornot quotations from some of the experts are sprinkled throughout, as are the Guerrilla Girls signature masterpieces: reproductions of famous art works, slightly altered for historic accuracy and vindication. This colorful reinterpretation of classic and modern art, as outrageous as it is visually arresting, is a muchneeded corrective to traditional art history, and an unabashed celebration of female artists.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Guerrilla Girls' Bedside Companion to the History of Western Art'? A: The book focuses on the underrepresentation of women in the art world and critiques how male artists have historically dominated the narrative of art history.
- Q: Who are the Guerrilla Girls? A: The Guerrilla Girls are an anonymous group of feminist artists who use humor and graphics to address issues of gender and racial inequality in the art world.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: You can expect a mix of art history, feminist critique, and humor, along with altered reproductions of famous artworks to highlight women's contributions to art.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 96 pages of engaging content.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Guerrilla Girls' Bedside Companion to the History of Western Art' published? A: It was published on February 1, 1998.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While the book addresses serious themes, it uses humor and is generally suitable for a wide audience, including older teens and adults interested in art and feminism.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is the Guerrilla Girls, a collective of feminist artists.
- Q: Can I find any artwork reproductions in this book? A: Yes, the book includes reproductions of famous artworks that have been slightly altered for historical accuracy and commentary.