Modern Women Artists in the Nordic Countries, 1900-1960

This transnational volume explores innovative women artists from Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sápmi, and Sweden, examining their contributions from modernism to the feminist movement. It investigates the cultural conditions that shaped their work and employs feminist approaches to understand their experiences. The book aims to challenge traditional narratives and provide alternative ways of constructing women's art histories.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 258 pages
\n Publication date: 06 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This expansive transnational volume delves into the lives and artistic contributions of pioneering women artists hailing from Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sápmi, and Sweden, spanning the emergence of modernism until the flourishing of the feminist movement in the 1960s. The book takes a deep dive into the culturally distinct circumstances that molded the artistic endeavors of Nordic artists, employing cutting-edge methodological and feminist approaches to unravel the rich tapestry of Nordic art history. By engaging a broad international audience through the contributors' insightful subject matter and analytical insights, the book aims to transcend boundaries and foster a deeper understanding of the mechanisms and structures that have impacted women artists and their work. Rather than presenting a mere retelling of rediscovered women artists, this book seeks to explore alternative frameworks for constructing women's art histories. The featured artists encompass a diverse range of talents, including Else Alfelt, Pia Arke, Franciska Clausen, Jessie Kleemann, Hilma af Klint, Sonja Ferlov Mancoba, Greta Knutson, Aase Texmon Rygh, Hannah Ryggen, Júlíana Sveinsdóttir, Ellen Thesleff, and Astri Aasen.

The intended audience for this captivating volume includes scholars and researchers actively engaged in the fields of art history, cultural studies, feminist studies, gender studies, curatorial studies, Nordic studies, postcolonial studies, and visual studies. By unraveling the narratives of these remarkable women artists, this book offers valuable insights into the historical and cultural contexts that shaped their artistic journeys, paving the way for a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of art history.

\n Weight: 768g\n
Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367423384\n \n