Λεπτομέρειες βιβλιογραφικής εγγραφής
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Harmony and violence body and earth. |
| Συγγραφείς: |
Souter, Anna |
| Πηγή: |
Resurgence & Ecologist; Jul/Aug2026, Issue 357, p50-55, 6p, 8 Color Photographs |
| Θεματικοί όροι: |
Ecofeminism, Physical characteristics (Human body), Landscapes, Rites & ceremonies, Artists |
| Περίληψη: |
This article focuses on the life and artistic legacy of Ana Mendieta, a Cuban-American artist known for her Silueta Series, which fused the female body with natural landscapes through ephemeral, ritualistic performances using elemental materials. Mendieta’s work challenges traditional Western notions of land ownership by presenting the body as an integral part of the earth, aligning with ecofeminist ideas that link the oppression of women and environmental degradation. Despite her innovative contributions, Mendieta’s career and reputation were overshadowed by the circumstances surrounding her suspicious death in 1985 and the subsequent trial of her husband, minimalist sculptor Carl Andre. Renewed interest in her art highlights its complex exploration of gender, race, ecology, and the body, as well as its enduring relevance to contemporary ecological and feminist discourse. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Βάση Δεδομένων: |
Complementary Index |