Issues of Gender: National Gallery
Date: 17-05-2008
Subject(s): Art History
Course(s): A103
A216
Prerequisites:
Tutor/Guide: Jacqui Ansell
Art history has increasingly become engaged with issues of gender which can affect the conception, production and interpretation of art works. Gender is here described as the cultural construction of femininity as opposed to a biological sex. Notions of artistic creativity as a predominantly masculine characteristic will be discussed by looking at portraiture and narrative paintings. We will consider both male and female nudes and the notion of the gaze, and look at gender relations within classes, races or cultures. The issue of gender in architecture will also be considered (very briefly).
Members £8. Member’s guest £10. Start 10.30am. Finish 12.30pm approx.
Meet by Information Desk, Sainsbury Wing, National Gallery