Description
In light of the global aging crisis and related concerns, this book counters the stereotypes by casting light on images of old women through 12 varied representations, spanning medieval to contemporary times, from diverse cultures.
About the Author
Frima Fox Hofrichter is Professor of history of art and design at the Pratt Institude, USA. She is the author of Judith Leyster: A Woman Painter in Holland's Golden Age (1989). Midori Yoshimoto is Associate Professor of Art History and Gallery Director at New Jersey City University, USA. She is the author of Into Performance: Japanese Women Artists in New York (2005) and contributed to Yoko Ono One Woman Show (2015), Gutai: Splendid Playground (2013), and Yayoi Kusama(2011).
Reviews
It reveals as much insight into the at times conflicting and contrasting approaches to art historical method as it provides material for comparative analysis from a global and largely decolonized perspective. * Woman's Art Journal *
Drawing on innovative new research, the authors fearlessly tackle controversial issues, find humor in surprising places, and convincingly argue that aged women can, and should, be viewed as wise, powerful, creative, and-yes, beautiful. * Nancy G. Heller, Professor of Art History, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA *
A fascinating exploration of a little discussed subject ... The book is a revelation, one that opens up new vistas for both art history and age studies. * Julia Twigg, Professor of Social Policy & Sociology, University of Kent, UK *
Book Information
ISBN 9781501379390
Author Frima Fox Hofrichter
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC