Hierarchy of Gender: Sexism vs. Feminism in the Surrealist Ring
Hierarchy of Gender: Sexism vs. Feminism in the Surrealist Ring
Declaration
This study is submitted to University of Wales, Newport in accordance with the requirements of the ‘Issues in Contemporary Art and Culture 3’ module. It has not been submitted for any other degree or diploma of an examining body, except where specifically acknowledged; it is the work of the Author. This study is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Photography for Fashion and Advertising course at the University of Wales, Newport
Signature:
Anne Marie Iliff
Submission date: 11th January 2011
Table of Contents Introduction 6 Section 1 – Sexism and the Ideal Woman 7 1.1 – Breaking Boundaries? 7 1.2 – Male Objectification 9 1.2.1 – Man Ray 9 1.2.2 – Hans Bellmer 11 1.3 – Feminist Response 13 1.3.1 – Lee Miller: Revenge on Culture 14 1.3.2 – Mimi Parent: Mistress 16 Section 2 – Surrealism’s Defense 18 2.1 – Rene Magritte: Ceci n’est pas une Pipe 18 2.2 – MC Escher: Relativity 20 Section 3 – Conclusion 22 3.1 – Success? 22 3.2 – Success! 25 Bibliography 27
List of Illustrations
Front Cover: FRANCESCA WOODMAN, 1977 - 78, Untitled, [Online Image], available at: http://www.studio-international.co.uk/studio-images/woodman/131_b.asphttp://www.artnet.com/artwork/424321799/177231/chuck-close-self-portrait.html
(Accessed 19th December 2010)
Figure 1. MAN RAY, 1929, The Primacy of Matter Over Thought. [online image] available at: http://manraytrust.com/ (Accessed 22nd December 2010)
Figure 2. VINCENT VAN GOGH,
Declaration
This study is submitted to University of Wales, Newport in accordance with the requirements of the ‘Issues in Contemporary Art and Culture 3’ module. It has not been submitted for any other degree or diploma of an examining body, except where specifically acknowledged; it is the work of the Author. This study is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Photography for Fashion and Advertising course at the University of Wales, Newport
Signature:
Anne Marie Iliff
Submission date: 11th January 2011
Table of Contents Introduction 6 Section 1 – Sexism and the Ideal Woman 7 1.1 – Breaking Boundaries? 7 1.2 – Male Objectification 9 1.2.1 – Man Ray 9 1.2.2 – Hans Bellmer 11 1.3 – Feminist Response 13 1.3.1 – Lee Miller: Revenge on Culture 14 1.3.2 – Mimi Parent: Mistress 16 Section 2 – Surrealism’s Defense 18 2.1 – Rene Magritte: Ceci n’est pas une Pipe 18 2.2 – MC Escher: Relativity 20 Section 3 – Conclusion 22 3.1 – Success? 22 3.2 – Success! 25 Bibliography 27
List of Illustrations
Front Cover: FRANCESCA WOODMAN, 1977 - 78, Untitled, [Online Image], available at: http://www.studio-international.co.uk/studio-images/woodman/131_b.asphttp://www.artnet.com/artwork/424321799/177231/chuck-close-self-portrait.html
(Accessed 19th December 2010)
Figure 1. MAN RAY, 1929, The Primacy of Matter Over Thought. [online image] available at: http://manraytrust.com/ (Accessed 22nd December 2010)
Figure 2. VINCENT VAN GOGH,
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