Artemisia Gentileschi and the Authority of Art by R. Ward Bissell

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One of the most memorable creative personalities of the Baroque age and arguably the most forcefully expressive and influential woman painter in history, the Roman-born Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1652/3) has become the central figure in the recovery of the history of art produced by women. Applying a rigorous methodology, this profusely illustrated study with interpretative text and catalogue raisonne embeds Gentileschi's pictorially and emotionally compelling pictures within the actual sociocultural contexts in and for which they were created.

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The Roman-born Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1652/3), a central figure in the recovery of the history of art produced by women, is the subject of this profusely illustrated study. The interpretive text and catalogue raisonn<'e> provide a close investigation of her oeuvre, of her life and the social context in which she worked, and of the widely embraced feminist interpretations of her pictures (which the author confronts and in some cases challenges). Appendixes include a register of documents concerning the artist's life and work, discussion of Artemisia Gentileschi's daughter's work as a painter, and discussion of amber varnish and the artist's technique. The catalogue raisonn<'e> includes autograph paintings, incorrect and questionable attributions, and lost works. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

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