Seeing Ourselves: Women's Self-Portraits

A remarkable and diverse exploration of female artists and self-portraits, spanning different centuries and showcasing originality and self-confidence. The book highlights the works of nuns, Sofonisba Anguissola, Judith Leyster, Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, Angelica Kauffman, Berthe Morisot, Alice Neel, Frida Kahlo, Cindy Sherman, and Marlene Dumas, and demolishes taboos through the intense self-portraits of the artists.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 11 January 2018
\n Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
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This captivating exploration of female artists and self-portraits showcases a remarkable display of originality, encompassing a diverse range of hauntingly diverse works. The earliest self-portraits can be traced back to 12th-century illuminated manuscripts, where nuns gaze at us across an astonishing eight centuries. In 16th-century Italy, the renowned artist Sofonisba Anguissola paints one of the most extensive series of self-portraits, spanning her adolescence to old age. In 17th-century Holland, Judith Leyster presents herself as a relaxed and confident professional at the easel. During the 18th century, artists such as Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun and Angelica Kauffman convey their passion for their craft while also exploring the concept of femininity. In the 19th century, the salons and art schools finally opened their doors to a host of talented women artists, including Berthe Morisot, ushering in a new era of self-confidence.

The modern period continues to break taboos, with artists like Alice Neel painting herself nude in her 80s, Frida Kahlo depicting physical pain, Cindy Sherman exploring identity, and Marlene Dumas pushing boundaries. Frances Borzellos captivating text and the mesmerizing intensity of the accompanying self-portraits are fully unveiled in this inspiring book.

\n Weight: 600g\n
Dimension: 228 x 154 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780500294024\n \n