The document discusses the representation of women in art throughout history. It provides examples of artworks from various time periods and analyzes how they portray women and reflect societal expectations. The roles, body types, and symbolism of women are examined, as well as how few women worked as artists until modern times due to social and cultural barriers. Specific works by female artists like Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Annie Leibovitz are also mentioned.

1. HerStory Representation of Women in Art

2. Portrayal of Women in Art The beauty myth- what was beautiful then? Body types- what body type was revered? Why? Symbolism of females- what did females represent to the rest of society? Roles of women in society- what was expected of women during these times? How do these pieces reflect these expectations?

3. Venus of Willendorf 20000-18000 BC

4. Madonna and Child Giotto 1320 ish

5. The Birth of Venus Botticelli, 1482

6. Venus of Urbino Titian, 1538

7. Self Portrait Judith Leyster, 17th Century

8. Portrait of an Elderly Lady Hals, 17th Century

9. Grande Odalisque Ingres, 1814

10. Two Dancers on the Stage Degas, 1874

11. Two Little Circus Girls Renoir, 1879

12. Young Woman Powdering Herself Seurat, 1888

13. La Danaide Rodin, 1890

14. Spirit of the Dead Watching Gaugin, 1892

15. The Railroad Manet, late 19th Century

16. Madame Matisse Matisse, 1905

17. The Kiss Klimt, 1907

18. Water Serpents Klimt, 1907

19. Les Desmoiselles d’Avignon Picasso, 1907

20. The Cathedrale Rodin, 1908

21. The Maiden Klimt, 1912

22. Woman with Blue Eyes Matisse, 1935

23. WOMEN ARTISTS Few until modern times… why? What is “l’art pour l’art”? Not acceptable career for men Requires flexibility and time Creative outlets seen as craft, not art Tapestry ( Bayeux ) Lace-making Needlework Quilting Doll-making Cooking

24. Berthe Morisot 1841-1895

25. La Lecture 1869

26. On the Balcony 1872

27. La Berseau 1872

28. Mary Cassatt 1845-1926

29. Little Girl in Blue Armchair 1878

30. Mother and Child

31. Femme Cousant 1882

32. Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)

33. Self Portraits 1938 1940

34. Self Portrait Kahlo, 1940

35. Portrait of Dona Rosita Morillo Kahlo, 1944

36. Georgia O’Keeffe 1887-1986

37. From the Lake

38. Ram’s Head 1935

39. Annie Leibovitz 1949-

40. John Lennon and Yoko Ono 1980* Michael Jordan

41. SUBJECT COMPARISON La Toilette Mary Cassatt 1892 The Morning Bath Degas 1890

42. SUBJECT COMPARISON The Loge Mary Cassatt, Le Loge Renior, 1874