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Introduction to Artemisia Gentileschi’s heritage
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a famous Italian artist of the Baroque period
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numerous debates over her works
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considered a talented and professional artist
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often treated as a mediocre painter
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self-portraits as a significant part of her artistic heritage
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self-portraits popular among feminist supporters
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impact of self-portraits on the feminist movement
Life of Artemisia Gentileschi
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Born in Rome in 1593
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Lost mother at a very young age
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Impact of mother’s death on her life
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Brought up by the father-painter
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Raped as a teenager, my father’s colleague
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a first female member of Accademia di Arte del Disegno (Florence)
Style of Artemisia Gentileschi’s artworks
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influenced by the style of Caravaggio
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portraits characterized with the naturalism of figures
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typically dramatic scenes
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prevalent application of chiaroscuro technique
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no specific art education
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impact of the rape trauma (Dačić, 2015).
Evaluation of Artemisia’s early works, Florentine period
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Evident evolution of the art of painting
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Self-portraits of high-level skill
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Revolutionary perceptions formed by the social environment
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Representations of revolutionary perceptions in paintings
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Concentration on women’s inner strength
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of her early works: Judith and Her Maidservant (Endres, 2013).
Themes and plots in works of Artemisia Gentileschi
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Frequent use of biblical subjects
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the theme of a strong and confident woman
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Heroic and strong female characters
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Paintings driven by artist’s memory
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Representation of a female protagonist
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Implementation of vision of women in self-portraits
Self-portraits as representations of an artist
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Few self-portraits remained safe
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The popular image of a female artist
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Woman with Lute, Female Martyr – examples of self-perception
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Protest against male domination in art
Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting is – depiction of Artemisia
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The theme of the invisible painting
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Natural, restrained manner of the depiction of herself
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Emphasis on the creation of a piece of art
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Demonstration of a protest against gender stereotype
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Creation of revolutionary canvas depicting female artists
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The challenge to a public familiar with male artists
Woman with Lute and Female Martyr
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Depiction of a female artist – musician
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Attention to the confidence of a musician
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Demonstration of the experience of the artist
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Appeal to women’s sacrificial mature
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Representation of traditional feminine features
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Bright colors, soft shades, and natural curves
Venetian period of artistic work
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The significant impact of Caravaggio’s heritage
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Influence of a classic manner typical of the 17th century
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Less intensive artistic work
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Works: The Sleeping Venus, Esther, and Ahasuerus
Naples period of artistic life
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It covers the second part of Gentileschi’s career
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More grace and self-consciousness in works
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The impact of the artist’s recognition
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Absence of need for competition with male colleagues
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Period of maturation and important works
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Works: Virgin and Child with a Rosary, Susanna and the elders (Dačić, 2015).
Role of Artemisia Gentileschi in the feminist movement
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Establishment of women’s liberation movement
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Success as an artist significant for feminism
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Feminist interpretation of her self-portraits
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Protest against traditional male dominance in art
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The image of a rebellious woman
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Depiction of a female able to overcome obstacles (Conn, 2015)
Conclusions
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Prominent impact on the contemporary feminist community
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Significance of self-portraits
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Innovative approaches and ideas
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Impact on the history of art
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Ideas continued by supporters and followers.
References
Conn, Virginia L. (2015). The personal is the political: Artemisia Gentileschi’s revolutionary Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting. Kaleidoscope, 8(1), 6.
Dačić, A. (2015). Artemisia Gentileschi – From facts and fiction to feminist inspiration. Web.
Endres, A. L. (2013). Painting Lucretia: Fear and desire a feminist discourse on representations by Artemisia Gentileschi and Tintoretto (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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