Creating the Self Emancipating Woman in Estonian and Finnish Art
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Author Description
The collaborative exhibition project of the Kumu Art Museum and the Ateneum Art Museum compares Estonian and Finnish art from the mid-19th century to the 1950s.0Beginning in the second half of the 20th century, women artists, who used to be forced into the background in art historical treatments, have increasingly been brought into the spotlight all over the world. The book offers insights into the social and intellectual environments in which women artists worked, with a focus on their education, travel opportunities, social views, creative interests and social positions throughout the various eras in the covered period. The exhibition also unearthed works of art by several lesser known Estonian artists.00Exhibition: Kumu Art Museum, Tallinn, Estonia (06.12.2019?26.04.2020).
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book examines the portrayal and creation of the self-emancipating woman within Estonian and Finnish art from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. It delves into the social and intellectual contexts that shaped the careers of women artists, exploring their educational paths, travel experiences, evolving social views, artistic interests, and societal positions across different historical periods. The work highlights both prominent and lesser-known female artists, bringing their contributions to the forefront of art historical discourse.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Comparative analysis of Estonian and Finnish art.
- Focus on women artists from the mid-19th century to the 1950s.
- Exploration of social and intellectual environments for women artists.
- Detailed examination of artists' education, travel, and social views.
- Highlighting of lesser-known Estonian female artists.
- Analysis of creative interests and social positions across eras.
- Content derived from a collaborative exhibition project between Kumu Art Museum and Ateneum Art Museum.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This publication stems from a significant collaborative exhibition, suggesting a scholarly approach grounded in curatorial research and art historical analysis. The focus on previously underrepresented women artists indicates an effort to broaden the established canon and provide a more inclusive narrative of art history in the region. The comparative study of Estonian and Finnish art offers a unique perspective on cultural exchange and artistic development within the Baltic and Nordic contexts.
Page Count:
247
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
KUMU, Eesti Kunstimuuseum
ISBN-10:
9949687098
ISBN-13:
9789949687091
History
Art
Non-Fiction
European Art
Art History
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