Amelia Jones

Amelia Jones is an American art historian, critic, and curator specializing in feminist art, body/performance art, and Dadaism. Her written works and approach to modern and contemporary art history are considered revolutionary, as she dismantles commonly held assumptions and delivers brilliantly conceived critiques of the art historical tradition and individual artists' positions within its often elitist sphere. Jones systematically revises and reevaluates the art historical canon, offering fresh perspectives on artworks and their contexts. Her scholarship is essential for understanding the evolution and critical examination of art.