This work investigates how contemporary feminist theory intersects with the visual arts produced by women throughout the twentieth century to address the fundamental issue of difference. Griselda Pollock, a prominent scholar in art history and visual culture, utilizes a critical framework that examines the intersection of sexual, cultural, and social identities. By analyzing the creative output of various women artists, she argues that individual artistic production is inextricably linked to specific historical, political, and geographical circumstances.

Scholars and critics recognize this text as a significant contribution to the field of feminist art history and visual culture studies. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for those already familiar with critical theory and art historical discourse.