How can art history help us to think through questions of gender, subjectivity and ideas about ‘greatness’?
This free online workshop will explore modern and contemporary artworks in a variety of mediums and consider how feminist art history helps us to not only examine the artworks themselves, but also question the world and our place in it.
Through lively group discussion you will discover how artists use their medium to challenge established categories of gender, the representation of women’s bodies and sexuality, and historical power relations. We will look closely at Louise Bourgeois’ sculptures, Martha Rosler’s collages and introduce Linda Nochlin’s infamous essay, ‘Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?’.
Women in Art: feminisms art histories will be run by art historian and gallery educator Dr Tilly Scantlebury.
Key Information
Event: Women in Art: feminisms art histories
Date: Tuesday 10 December
Time: 5:30pm – 6:45pm
Location: Online
These workshops are free and open to students attending UK state schools and colleges. Suitable for ages 16-18, with preference given to Y12 students (or equivalent). Booking is essential due to popular demand. Any questions, please email education@courtauld.ac.uk
