Routledge Entering the Picture - Judy Chicago Feminist Art Book

Explore the history of the Feminist Art Program (FAP) with this interdisciplinary collection of essays. In 1970, Judy Chicago and fifteen students established this groundbreaking program at Fresno State. By using consciousness-raising techniques from the women's liberation movement, they developed new art forms that depicted female experiences through collaborative work and performance art. This book traces the journey from the FAP's origins to its move to Los Angeles, where it produced the first major feminist art installation, Womanhouse (1972). This volume provides a deep look into the collective visions of women artists during a transformative era in American history. It is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the intersection of art and social movements.