Women and Art: Contested Territory

Well-known feminist and artist Judy Chicago and the art historian Lucie-Smith explore many aspects of women and art in a dialogue that weaves around a broad selection of art both canonical and less well known. Lucie-Smith writes with his customary lucidity of the choices and contexts of the individual artists and works; Chicago provides an angry and personal counterpoint that remains true to the feminist viewpoint and its refusal to allow women to be used not as individuals but as objects. The volume is oversize (9.25x11.5), well illustrated, and will be thought-provoking reading for anyone who looks at art. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)