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The Female Body in Art

The Female Body in Art

$40.00 at Art Institute of Chicago.

The fascinating story of how the female body has been represented in art throughout history. From the Renaissance to the present day, this is the history of art told through the female form, with over 80 works of art. A cultural mirror of the times, the female body has captivated both artists and audiences for centuries. But what can we learn from these pieces of art? What are they trying to tell us about the world we live in? And how has that changed over time? Explore the luminous portraiture of Gustav…