Feminist Visual Activism and the Body

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Feminist Visual Activism and the Body

The arts: general topics History of art Regional / International studies Gender studies: women and girls Feminism and feminist theory Sociology Political campaigning and advertising Pressure groups, protest movements and non-violent action

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Collection: Routledge Research in Gender and Art

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 30 December 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 9 Mb

ISBN: 9781000331479


Introduction

This book examines contemporary feminist visual activism(s) through the lens of embodiment(s). The contributors explore how the arts articulate and engage with the current sense of crisis and political concerns (e.g. equality, decolonisation, social justice, democracy, precarity, vulnerability), negotiated with and through the body.

Critical Approach

Drawing upon the legacy of feminist art historical critique, the book scrutinises activist strategies, practices and resilience techniques in intersectional and transnational frameworks. It interrogates how the arts enable the creation of civil and political resilience, become engaged with politics as a response to disaster capitalism and attempt to reform and improve society.

Target Audience

The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, visual culture, fine arts, women’s studies, gender studies, feminism and cultural studies.

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