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"Art/Women/California 1950-2000: Parallels and Intersections "is an
unprecedented examination of the impact that specific women
artists, working in California in the second half of the twentieth
century, have had on broadening the definition of art. Twenty
preeminent scholars from diverse cultural backgrounds investigate
how the vast sociopolitical changes of the post-World War II era
affected these women and how the ensuing events influenced the art
that they produced. This book outlines the role these pivotal
artists and their work played in reshaping the California cultural
profile into what it is today.
Illustrated with more than one hundred color plates and duotones,
"Art/Women/California 1950-2000 "reveals the richness of this
fifty-year period by contrasting and comparing the artists and
their varied artistic practices in relation to the larger
sociopolitical context. The book employs a variety of historical
perspectives to reflect the distinct and parallel experiences of
California's major cultural communities while revealing points of
intersection by analyzing shared themes and practices.
Because California serves as a gateway for a myriad of immigrants
and an epicenter for the feminist movement, and because of its
history of activism, its culture of experimentation, and its
reputation for innovative technology and media, the state has
evolved into a crucial and inspirational environment for women
artists. Their work continues to transform our perceptions and
revitalize art's connections to its surrounding environment and
community. Exploring the conjuncture between place and artistic
activity from multiple perspectives, this book stands as a
testament to the rich diversity that is contemporary California
culture.
"This book is a copublication with the San Jose Museum of Art"
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