This document discusses representational practices and feminist theories of art from a historical perspective. It examines how women artists have typically been represented, the media and genres commonly associated with women, and challenges to traditional definitions of art. Key points discussed include how Gentileschi's depiction of Judith differs from male artists, how context is needed to determine an artwork's originality rather than just examining the work itself, and how Kraft and Nochlin come to conclusions about women's art and feminist art in their writings.