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Women in the Picture: What Culture Does with Female Bodies by Catherine McCormack

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paigeworrall's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed this book. It reintroduced me to theories I hadn't come across since my University days such as the idea of the 'monstrous feminine', but also gave me some fresh perspectives about how we perceive art and women's place in it.

megosler's review against another edition

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informative slow-paced

4.0

Solid listen

ohanabataskye's review against another edition

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challenging inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

pompomegrantes's review against another edition

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informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

A detailed, informative and eye opening account of the different ways women are portrayed in art history. The wide range of influences and sources used from different countries and cultures created a diverse and cohesive argument. It was easily digestible for me, someone who has little training in art history and the study of art. I followed along easily.

witzelsucht's review against another edition

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informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

An engaging look at the depiction of women's bodies in Western art, mythology, media, and advertising – from Venuses and Madonnas to witches and #sadgirls – and the accompanying censorship, racist stereotypes, gender essentialism, and glorification of sexual violence. It has a fairly light touch but is still thought-provoking. I listened to and enjoyed the audiobook, which was read well by the author.