A Little Feminist History of Art

A new, expanded edition of the essential, bestselling book on feminist art A Little Feminist History of Art is a concise and compelling introduction to the feminist art movement, tracing its evolution from the late 1960s to the present day. Through fifty groundbreaking works, Charlotte Mullins explores how women artists have challenged the male-dominated art world, reshaped visual culture, and redefined the boundaries of artistic expression.From painting and photography to performance and installation, this book highlights how feminist artists have used the "female gaze" to confront issues of gender, identity, sexuality, and the commodification of the female body. It celebrates the radical creativity and enduring impact of artists who expanded the definition of art to include personal experience, domestic life, and political activism.Accessible and richly illustrated, this expanded edition is essential reading for anyone interested in feminism, art history, and the transformative power of visual storytelling.A Little Feminist History of Art is a celebration of one of the most ambitious, influential, and enduring artistic movements to emerge from the 20th century.