An original and valuable intervention in the fast-growing field of
feminist and new art histories, Nancy Spero, Encounters offers a
sophisticated interpretation of the work of a highly original and
under-represented woman artist. The study proposes a new model of
comparatism within the field of visual studies, mirroring and
complementing Spero's dialogic manner of working. Basing her
analyses on extensive research and multiple face-to-face interviews
with the artist, Joanna Walker examines how a selection of the
artists and art forms Spero cited offer significant points of
comparison with her work. Walker presents Spero's encounters with
the art of Ana Mendieta; with the poetry of the American poet H.D.;
with the dance of Isadora Duncan; and, turning the lens back on
Spero as subject, with the portraits of the artist by Abe
Frajndlich. Also included are transcripts of Walker's interviews
with the artist, and a listing of the books contained in Spero's
personal library which informed her practice. Not only does this
book cast well-deserved light on an artist who spent most of her
career on the margins of the mainstream - it reverses genealogies
and revises the traditional remit of the art historical monograph
through both its structure and content.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
