Date of Award
4-21-2008
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Art and Design
First Advisor
Dr. Maria Gindhart - Chair
Second Advisor
Dr. Susan Richmond
Third Advisor
Dr. Akela Reason
Abstract
While the majority of literature written in regard to artist Romaine Brooks has focused on her portraiture of cross-dressing women, I intend to focus on other aspects of her oeuvre which are often neglected. Therefore, I will examine works depicting women produced or exhibited by Brooks during the years 1910 and 1911 when her output was at its most varied. I have divided these works into four different categories: nudes, interior scenes, balcony scenes, and portraits. These paintings prove that while Brooks painted in a traditional fashion, she also subtly challenged the role of women in art and society.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1062155
Recommended Citation
Ensor, Ronda Lea, "Romaine Brooks: Embracing Diversity." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1062155