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Uncover a previously concealed chronicle of women's self-portraiture in this captivating exploration. Hailed as 'a gift that keeps on giving' by Ali Smith in the New Statesman, and lauded as 'fascinating' and 'extraordinary' by the Daily Mail, this book has garnered widespread acclaim.
For centuries, the annals of art history were predominantly penned by white men, focusing on their male counterparts. The notion that Western women have always been artistic creators was seldom entertained. Yet, they have indeed been prolific artists, often in the face of formidable obstacles, from legal and religious constraints to familial pressures and societal disapproval.
In this riveting work, Jennifer Higgie introduces us to a diverse array of women artists who exemplify the myriad ways of perceiving our world, existing within it, and creating art about it. Spanning half a millennium, this narrative interweaves biography and cultural history, brimming with tales of defiance, adventure, revolution, travel, and tragedy. It showcases women who defied convention and led lives of remarkable resilience, creativity, and courage.
THE MIRROR AND THE PALETTE is a brilliantly original and ambitious tome from one of today's most respected art critics. It offers a fresh perspective on 500 years of women's self-portraits, illuminating their rebellion, revolution, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Book ISBN: | 9781474613798 |
Book Author: | Jennifer Higgie |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Book Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
Book Dimensions: | 130 x 196 x 23 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2022-05-26 |
Book Pagination: | 336 pages, 2x8pp colour plate section |
Book Weight: | 276g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’