Women in the Picture: Women, Art and the Power of Looking

Women in the Picture explores the relationship between women, art and visual culture through historical and contemporary works. Catherine McCormack analyzes how women have been represented in art, from classical paintings and contemporary photography to social media, and how female artists subvert stereotypes by creating dynamic and complex images.   The volume includes: Selected works by prominent female artists such as Judy Chicago and Kara Walker Critical analysis of historical and contemporary portrayals of women. A journey between classical art, pop culture and contemporary perspectives