16 Questions
When did the establishment of art history as an academic discipline contribute to the separation of art from other social practices?
19th century
What idea contributed to the exclusion of women from creative and artistic production?
The romantic idea of the artist as a genius
When were women first admitted to art academies in Europe?
1922
What is the primary focus of Module Seven of the History of Modern Craft course?
The exclusion of women from traditional art histories
What was one of the reasons for the lack of women artists in traditional art histories?
Women's artistic production was historically shaped by social forces that limited women's education and their economic independence
What is the estimated percentage of women artists represented in modern art sections?
Less than 5%
What is the primary reason for the erasure of women from art history?
Idealization of the artist as a heroic and genial individual
When did non-western art histories start to be reassessed to include more women artists?
1980s
What is one of the ways women artists are often stereotyped in art history textbooks?
As feminine and delicate, or strong and feminist
When did the erasure of women from art history predominantly occur?
In the 20th century
Why were certain arts relegated to a lower position?
Because they were associated with female domestic activities
What is the title of the book written by Giorgio Vasari?
The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects
What contributed to the hierarchies of art, with fine arts being the realm of white European men?
The psychological factors that saw women as inferior and mentally unstable
What is the main theme of the Guerrilla Girls' poster?
The lack of representation of women in modern art
What is the primary focus of art histories written prior to the 20th century?
The inclusion of women and men
What is the Tone of the Guerrilla Girls' poster?
Provocative
Study Notes
Women's Absence in Art Histories
- Women have been notably absent from the histories of craft and art movements, including the Arts and Crafts movement, Japanese Folk Crafts, and studio crafts.
Erasure of Women from Art History
- Women's absence from art history is a result of systematic neglect, particularly during the 20th century when art history became an academic discipline.
- Prior to the 19th century, art histories included women, albeit in smaller numbers than men.
Factors Contributing to Women's Erasure
- Idealization of the artist as a heroic, white, male genius working in isolation.
- Focus on formal properties of art objects as autonomous entities and biographies of great artists.
- Romantic idea of the artist as an inspired and exceptional genius.
- Separation of art from other social practices during the 19th century.
Exclusion of Women from Creative Production
- Women's traditional domestic activities, such as embroidery, were relegated to the field of craft.
- Art academies, established in 17th and 18th centuries, did not admit women until 1922.
Reassessment of Traditional Art Histories
- 1960s and 1970s feminist movement led to a reassessment of traditional art histories to include female artists.
- Post-colonial critique led to the inclusion of non-Western art histories from the 1980s.
Ongoing Challenges
- Women artists are still a minority in art history textbooks and are often stereotyped.
- Historical social forces limited women's education and economic independence.
- Psychological factors, such as women being seen as inferior and mentally unstable, contributed to their exclusion from art history.
Explore the absence of women in craft history, focusing on the factors that contributed to their exclusion from traditional narratives. This module delves into the stories of women in modern craft.
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