Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines the depiction of women in Gustav Klimt's artwork and its links to the feminist movement of the early twentieth century. Klimt, a key figure in the Viennese Secession, challenged traditional constraints and championed personal expression and artistic innovation. His art broke new aesthetic ground and engaged in the era's critical debates on gender and power by reimagining women's portrayal. Furthermore, European society's social and cultural dynamics at the start of the 20th century, especially the rise of the feminist movement, provided a fertile backdrop and creative catalyst for Klimt's work. While Klimt's contributions are widely recognized, more specific analyses of how his art reflected and influenced the transformation in women's status still need to be more specific. This study details the evolution of female representations in Klimt's works through a literature review methodology, exploring how his art shaped and mirrored contemporary perceptions of women, thereby deepening the understanding of the interplay between art, societal norms, and cultural evolution.
Source: Herança
Authors: Mu He, Mandana Barkeshli, Reza Moayer Toroghi
Institution: UCSI University
Language: English
Topic: Gender and Feminist Studies
Subfield: Gender Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Gender equality
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $539
OpenAlex ID: W4405886893