Laurence King
The Women Who Changed Photography: And How to Master Their Techniques showcases 50 groundbreaking artists who incorporated unique techniques to blaze a trail for future generations.
From Zanele Muholi’s bold black-and-white visages to masters of disguise, like French surrealist Claude Cahun (1894-1954) and contemporary artist Cindy Sherman, identity plays a vital role in many of the practices featured.
Iranian artist Shirin Neshat, for example, often delves into the complexities of womanhood within Islamic cultural and religious value systems. Pushpamala N. employs narrative and figuration in images that critique stereotypes of women in India.
The Women Who Changed Photography chronicles the individuals, aesthetics, and approaches that have shaped the field.
