ISBN: 9780754607205 - paula rego's map of memory: national and sexual politics (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Very clean tight copy. Slight shelf wear to dust jacket.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Very Good Plus. First Edition. hardcover in dust jacket., very minor evidence of handling to small spots on exterior of dj. no other flaws - clean, unmarked, tightly bound.; xviipp., 218pp., 82 illustrations, 22 color plates.; on paula rego's art. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. …

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Provenance: From the reference library of Marlborough Fine Art.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover, xvii + 218pp + 16 pages of glossy colour plates, numerous b&w images in text, NOT ex-library. Book is clean and bright with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Minor handling wear only. Untorn dust jacket shows gentle shelfwear. -- This is a scholarly analysis of the works of Portuguese-born artist Paula Rego. The book explores how Rego's art is rooted in the political and ideological climate of Portugal, particularly the influence of the Salazar dictatorship, Catholicism, and patriarchy on her portrayal of human relations. Lisboa argues that Rego's work is a persistent exploration of power and powerlessness, violence, and abuse. These themes are traced back to the artist's childhood under the fascist "New State" (Estado Novo). The book also provides insights into Rego's frequent depictions of "uneasy and predatory" relations between men and women. Lisboa analyzes how gender violence in Rego's work often serves as a metaphor for the dictatorial state. A significant part of the analysis focuses on the role of women in Rego's paintings, often depicted as strong but potentially violent "mother-executioners" who act as complicit agents of a repressive social order. The book has been praised for restoring the historical and political context to Rego's art, uncovering layers of resonance that go beyond purely painterly perspectives. It is considered a major contribution to the study of contemporary Portuguese and British feminist art.…

Hardcover. First Edition. Color and black-and-white illustrations. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. Fine condition in fine dust jacket. ; Color and Black-and-white Illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 218 pages.…