Feminist Art Before Feminism: The Influence of Perspective on Critical Analysis

2025

ART HISTORY

CRITICAL LENS THEORY

APA FORMAT

Using critical lens theory, the essay explores how art interpretation can shift through an analysis of Artemisia Gentileschi's Judith Slaying Holofernes. Rich in historical and personal context, Gentileschi’s artwork is often cited as one of the earliest works of feminist art. Using different critical lenses, I analyze how different critical lenses influence the understanding of art.

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