The self-portrait is an artist's most intriguing vehicle for analysis and self-expression. Serving a dual role as both creator and subject, artists are offered unusual freedom; as a result, self-portraits offer special value and high interest for both artists and art lovers. Mirror Mirror explores the role of the self-portrait in the work of 40 women artists from the mid-17th century to today. Filled with gorgeous, full-color reproductions, this unique guide covers a wide range of media--from oil painting to photography, ...
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The self-portrait is an artist's most intriguing vehicle for analysis and self-expression. Serving a dual role as both creator and subject, artists are offered unusual freedom; as a result, self-portraits offer special value and high interest for both artists and art lovers. Mirror Mirror explores the role of the self-portrait in the work of 40 women artists from the mid-17th century to today. Filled with gorgeous, full-color reproductions, this unique guide covers a wide range of media--from oil painting to photography, woodcut to ceramic sculpture. Readers will discover the rare work of major painters including Mary Beale, Gwen John, and Dame Barbara Hepworth, as well as portraits by women known primarily for their work in other media, such as photographer Lee Miller and ceramicist Susie Cooper. Each of these wonderful self-portraits appears chronologically and features fascinating biographical details of each artist, as well as inspiring essays from two leading art historians: Whitney Chadwick, who discusses style, technique, and how the artist explored her own identity; and Frances Borzello, who presents the historical background and artistic context of each portrait. Whether you're interested in history, art appreciation, or general women's issues, Mirror Mirror offers a rare look into the work, intrigue, and genius of some of the most creative women artists throughout the centuries. - Features beautiful, rare reproductions - Captivating, understandable text written by highly regarded scholars - Women's history and art continually appeal to a wide audience
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Fine. No Jacket as Issued. Size: 8x0x9; Brand new book but it has a remainder mark on page edge. No highlighting, underlining or any other marks. Watson-Guptill Publications, 2002. Trade Paperback First Edition, First Printing. The book condition is Fine. Remainder mark.
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VG. Lavendar wraps with color illustration. 120 pp. 40 plates, mostly in color, and additional illustration. Explores the history and function of the self-portrait in the work of forty women artists from the mid-seventeenth century to the present day. Published to accompany the exhibition held at the National Portrait Gallery, London, from 24 Oct. 2001 to 24 Feb. 2002. Includes bibliographical references (pages 116-117) and index.
