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Sofonisba Anguissola
Sofonisba Anguissola found a way to become well know by uniquely creating a story through her self portraits. She did this during a time where women self portraits were only known to objectify females. -
Artemisia Gentileschi
Artemisia is a great historical female artists that was one the first to gain recognition in the baroque era. She continuously stood up for female rights through her work even if it was conventional. -
Mary Astell
“A serious proposal to the ladies” is a historical source book by Mary Astell. She speaks about the world being fit to only meet men’s needs not women's. -
The enlightenment
The Enlightenment( Period of history) laid the intellectual groundwork for feminist thought by promoting ideas of individual rights, liberty, and equality. -
Madame de Pompadour
This painting Presents her as a dignified and powerful woman in a formal portrait, the artist underscores her position, reflecting women’s ability to hold significant power. -
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
Wollstonecraft a writer argues for women's and critiques the societal norms that defined women. -
Liberty Leading the People
This painting is a depiction of a strong, assertive woman was revolutionary and symbolic of feminist ideals of women's empowerment. This woman is a personification of the idea of liberty, the idea of freedom. -
The Woman in the Waves
This sculpture depicts a female figure as a powerful and commanding entity, suggesting the strength and independence that later feminist movements would embrace. The artwork symbolizes the vulnerability and strength of women, themes that were important in feminist discourse in later periods. -
The Subjection of Women
John Stuart Mill(writer) advocates for the equality of the sexes and the extension of women’s rights, including the right to vote. Mill critiques the legal and social barriers that oppress women as well. -
The First Wave
The First Wave(period of history) of feminism focused on legal issues, particularly women's suffrage, property rights, and access to education. -
The second wave
The Second Wave( period of history) of feminism expanded its focus from legal equality to broader social issues. -
The Dinner Party
The dinner party by Judy Chicago( American feminist artists) is an installation art work. Each setting of the art symbolizes an important women from history. -
Untitled film still #13
In this series, Sherman(photographer)uses herself as the subject of staged, cinematic photographs that evoke the look and feel of scenes from fictional films. The photographs often depict women in various roles or situations that reflect stereotypical, sometimes troubling, portrayals of women in media. -
The Third Wave
The Third Wave(period of history) of feminism emphasized diversity and inclusivity. Highlighting how race, class, sexual orientation, and other factors intersect with gender. -
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The fearless girl
This sculpture Symbolizes female empowerment and challenging gender norms. Especially in the business and financial sectors traditionally dominated by men.