Find original research and interpretive studies of the relations between homosexuality and the visual arts. Evidence for the role of homosexuality in artistic creation has often not survived; in part because the direct expression of homosexuality has often been condemned in Western societies. Gay and Lesbian Studies in Art History presents examples of contemporary art historical research on homoeroticism and homosexuality in the visual arts (chiefly painting and sculpture) of the Western tradition from the ancient to the modern periods. Chapters explore the dynamic interrelation of sexuality and visual art and emphasize problems of historical evidence and interpretation and the need to reconstruct social and cultural realities sometimes quite different from our own.Gay and Lesbian Studies in Art History addresses contemporary art historiansrsquo;interest in studying sexuality in the visual arts; examining such questions as: What are some of the present-day reasons for; and problems of; this research? How is it related to other research areas within art history and to wider public debates about the meaning; value; and propriety of works of art? While the book examines a variety of research problems and theoretical perspectives; most chapters focus on the historical interpretation of a particular work of art; artist; or visual convention. Chapters present new documentation of the importance of homosexuality in the production and reception of artworks in the Western tradition; develop models for approaching the question of how sexuality and visual creation are related; and explore researchersrsquo;experiences and obligations in working in the area of gay and lesbian studies in art history today.Contributing authors stress problems of historical evidence and reconstruction; the social and cultural construction of homosexuality; and the active role of visual conventions in shaping perceptions of homosexuals; homosexuality; and homosexual desire. They discuss both the biography of artists and the significance of individual works of art and the social reception and circulation of works of art in the context of wider religious; legal; medical; political; and economic relations. The book may revise readersrsquo;beliefs about the significance and value of a number of works of art hitherto forgotten; neglected; under-appreciated; or misinterpreted. Gay and Lesbian Studies in Art History is an enlightening and informative book for art historians; museum professionals; scholars in the field of lesbian and gay studies; and art history students and professors.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Allow me to congratulate authors Astrid Franse and Michelle Morgan ...By Donald R McGovernAllow me to congratulate authors Astrid Franse and Michelle Morgan for avoiding all the sensationalist traps and the invalid application of supposition and assumption while also avoiding the psychobabble that afflicts many of the books written about Norma Jeane and Marilyn. The word "affair" only appears in the text twice; the word "sex" only oncemdash;and not in relation to the actual act thereofmdash;while the words "romance" and "lover"; along with "psychology"; are completely absent. Refreshing to say the least.For various and sundry reasons; lately I have read more than a few books about Marilyns death; and BEFORE MARILYN: THE BLUE BOOK MODELING YEARS was a pleasant and refreshing respite from those odd and grotesque accounts of a mystery that will never be solved. However; BEFORE MARILYN solves one mystery: Emmeline Snively launched Norma Jeanes career and by extension; the career of Marilyn Monroe.As Emmeline wrote in one of her journals: "The days of the glamour girl are fading hellip; The trees on the Tujunga River were washed away in the floods a few years ago and as one looks at the changes today; you can still look back to the girl who became a legend (Franse Morgan KE:8)." And because of Astrid Franse and Michelle Morgan; and their book about the girl before Marilyn; you can now look back to the woman who helped create that legend: Emmeline Snively. A book definitely worth reading.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A must have for a Marilyn fan!By MarinaBeen a fan of Michelle Morgans books for a while. Especially "Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed". Once again; Im amazed by her work and research. The pictures were amazing too. A great in depth look at Marilyns modeling days. Finished the book the day I got it. A great read. Add to my collection of favorites!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love this bookBy Sharon OstrovI actually fell upon this book at my public library and was sad when it was due; so I looked on Amazin and luckily found a copy. Wonderful; factual book.
