Mirror Mirror - Softcover

Rideal, Liz & Others

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855143232 ISBN 13: 9781855143234

Publisher: National Portrait Gallery Publications, 2001

Synopsis

"Mirror Mirror explores the history and function of the self-portrait in the work of forty women artists, from the seventeenth century to the present day. It covers works in all media, from oil painting to photography, from woodcut to ceramic sculpture, and includes self-portraits from such major artists as Mary Beale, Gwen John and Dame Barbara Hepworth; as well as lesser-known figures such as the Zinkeisen sisters, Madame Yevonde and Lee Miller. There are also portraits by women artists known primarily for their work in other media - including the self-portrait relief by Susie Cooper." The works themselves appear chronologically, and include full biographical details of the artists. They are supported by essays from two leading art historians in this academic field: Whitney Chadwick, who discusses ideas of style and technique, including the artists' exploration of their own identity, and Frances Borzello, who presents the historical background and artistic context to the illustrated works.

About this title

About the Author

Liz Redeal is an artist who, as Art Education Officer at the National Gallery in London, has curated exhibitions and run public programs for 20 years. She lives in London, England. Whitney Chadwick is Professor of Art at San Francisco State University. She has lectured and published widely in the areas of surrealism, feminism, and contemporary art. She lives in San Francisco, California. Frances Borzello writes on the social history of art. Her recent books include A World of Our Own: Women as Artists Since the Renaissance. She lives in London, England.

Edition details

• Publisher: National Portrait Gallery Publications
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855143232
• ISBN 13: 9781855143234
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120