The Sustainable Legacy of Agnes Varda: Feminist Practice and Pedagogy

The Sustainable Legacy of Agnès Varda explores the core of Varda's artistry through creation, connection, and environment, celebrating her feminist legacy and offering unique ways to bring her insights into the classroom.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Sustainable Legacy of Agnès Varda delves into the profound encounters and relationships that have shaped the remarkable career of the celebrated director and visual artist. Spanning over nine chapters, this captivating book explores the essence of Varda's artistry, centering around her deep connections with her family, fellow artists, and the diverse individuals she encountered during her global travels. Additionally, it pays homage to Varda's feminist legacy, encompassing a diverse range of works such as the iconic Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962), documentaries like The Beaches of Agnès (2008) and Faces Places (2017), as well as selected art installations. The final section of the book is dedicated to teaching Varda's work, featuring ten scholars from around the world who examine how her art and feminist pedagogies offer unique approaches to incorporating crucial concepts into the classroom. By adopting a sustainable praxis to discuss and teach Varda's work, and by making pedagogical concerns an explicit part of this approach, this book argues that Varda's insights into the nature of creative work will continue to inspire and engage new generations of viewers and audiences.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350240902