Routledge French Women Orientalist Artists 1861-1956 Book

Explore a groundbreaking study on French women Orientalist artists with this Routledge publication. This book serves as the first full-length research dedicated to seventy-two women artists who shaped the canon of French Orientalism between 1861 and 1956. Author Mary Kelly uses primary documentation to provide close contextual analyses of various works of art. The research focuses on cross-cultural interactions and the painted or sculpted representations of the Maghreb, specifically looking at Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. By using an interdisciplinary approach, this text creates an open platform of discussion regarding gender and art. It is an essential resource for students, historians, and art enthusiasts interested in how these women artists engaged with different cultures and depicted difference through their creative work.