Surrealism, Feminism, Psychoanalysis

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The book delves into the responses of women artists and intellectuals to the appropriation of femininity in Surrealism and psychoanalysis. By analyzing the works of figures like Leonora Carrington and Cindy Sherman alongside prominent theorists such as Georges Bataille and Jacques Lacan, it reveals the complexities and contradictions surrounding feminine representation in these artistic movements. Through historical and cultural lenses, it highlights the nuanced interplay between gender and artistic expression.